Failsworth, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Failsworth, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · Town
About Failsworth
Failsworth, located in the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham, Greater Manchester, is a vibrant town just 4 miles from Manchester city centre and 3 miles from Oldham. Historically a farming township, it evolved into a notable mill town during the industrial revolution, characterised by its redbrick cotton mills. With a population of 20,680 as of the 2011 census, Failsworth is well-connected by the M60 motorway and features local landmarks such as the Failsworth Pole and the scenic Daisy Nook country park. This blend of historical significance and modern infrastructure makes it a key area for those researching planning applications in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Oldham
- Parliamentary constituency: Manchester Central
- LSOA: Oldham 034A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Failsworth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Failsworth.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Failsworth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
18 planning applications found near Failsworth.
- HOU/356027/26 - 18 Simister Road Failsworth Oldham M35 9GD
1) Single storey side extension 2) Replacement of existing roof of rear extension to match existing pitched roof.
Status: Undecided | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-05-01 - HOU/355976/26 - 34 Partington Street Failsworth Oldham M35 9RD
Hip to gable roof alteration and rear dormer
Status: Undecided | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-04-18 - - 18 Simister Road Failsworth Oldham M35 9GD
1) Single storey side extension 2) Replacement of existing roof of rear extension to match existing pitched roof.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - CND/355509/25 - 12 Pole Lane Failsworth Oldham M35 9PB
Discharge of condition no. 3 (Cycle parking) relating to app no. FUL/350148/22.
Status: Undecided | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-03-18 - - 86 Dean Street Failsworth Oldham M35 0DR
Single storey rear extension - Maximum Height 4.00m, Maximum height 3.84m, Height to eaves 2.75m
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 33 Moston Lane East Manchester M40 3GF
Prior notification of proposed larger home extension projecting 4.18m to the rear with a maximum height of 3.68m and a height at eaves of 3.05m.
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - 33 Ashton Road East Failsworth Oldham M35 9PN
Discharge of condition 5 associated with FUL/353493/24.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - Land Bounded By Oldham Road, Brookdale Street And Ridgefield Street Failsworth Oldham M35 0BX
Erection of 28 no dwellings with associated access, parking and landscaping works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - Grassed Verge Of George Street Failsworth Oldham Greater Manchester M35 9BW
Installation of a 20m slimline monopole supporting 6 no. antennas, 2 no. equipment cabinets, 2 no. transmission dishes and ancillary development thereto including 3 no. Ericsson Radio Systems (ERSs).
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Oldham | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - Land At 265 Oldham Road Failsworth Oldham M35 0AS
Discharge of condition 10 (Total energy requirements) relating to application PA/052445/06 (as extended by PA/331310/11)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Oldham | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 7 Partington Street Failsworth Oldham M35 9RB
Non Material Amendment to implement the side extension relating to app no. HOU/353581/24.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Oldham | Date: 2025-03-26
View full details - - 23 Ashton Road West Failsworth Oldham M35 0EQ
Certificate of Lawful application for a proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Oldham | Date: 2025-02-28
View full details - - 43 Old Road Failsworth Oldham M35 0DJ
Proposed 4 bedroom house of multiple occupation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Oldham | Date: 2024-07-12
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Hale Lane Hughes Close Failsworth Oldham M35 0EF
Discharge of condition no. 3 (landfill gas/contamination) in relating to app. no. PA/337710/18 for Plots 1-3 and 13-18.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Oldham | Date: 2024-06-14
View full details - - 17 Dovedale Street Failsworth Oldham M35 0HE
Erection of a single storey rear extension and rear dormer.
Status: Unresolved | Type: Outline | Council: Oldham | Date: 2024-04-19
View full details - - Adjacent 196-198 Ashton Road West Failsworth Oldham M35 9QB
15m steel pole to support fibre cable and ancillary electronic communications apparatus and/or radio antennae together with associated cabinetry housing electronic communications apparatus and/or radi
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Telecoms | Council: Oldham | Date: 2024-01-09
View full details - - 6 Partington Street Failsworth Oldham M35 9RD
Discharge of condition 3 (soundproofing) and condition 4 (odour and fumes) relating to FUL/351158/23.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Oldham | Date: 2023-09-19
View full details - - Castle Industrial Estate Beresford Street Failsworth Oldham M35 0HD
Non material amendment to application FUL/350639/23
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Oldham | Date: 2023-05-17
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A brief summary of Failsworth in Greater Manchester
Failsworth, located in the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham, Greater Manchester, is a vibrant town just 4 miles from Manchester city centre and 3 miles from Oldham. Historically a farming township, it evolved into a notable mill town during the industrial revolution, characterised by its redbrick cotton mills. With a population of 20,680 as of the 2011 census, Failsworth is well-connected by the M60 motorway and features local landmarks such as the Failsworth Pole and the scenic Daisy Nook country park. This blend of historical significance and modern infrastructure makes it a key area for those researching planning applications in the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Failsworth a particularly low-crime area.
Failsworth has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Graver Lane, Newton Heath. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Failsworth includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Rochdale Canal SSSI; 4 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Rochdale Canal. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Failsworth
In the last 24 months, 45 planning applications were submitted near Failsworth. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Failsworth may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Failsworth slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Failsworth were full planning applications (15), outline applications (13), discharge of conditions (6). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 7 medium-scale applications, 32 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 22 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 22 applications
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