Search Failsworth planning applications
21 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Failsworth · updated daily · Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council
- 171 Nuthurst Road, Manchester, M40 3PJAwaiting decisionChange of Use from domestic garage (attached to dwellinghouse) to a café (Class E).Full planning permissionReceived 30 Oct 2026PLA-2026-001313
- 56 Kew Road Failsworth Oldham M35 9LDAwaiting decision1) Two storey side and rear extension 2) Single storey rear extensions 3) Hip to gable roof addition with rear dormerReceived 27 Oct 2026HOU/357034/26
- Land to the north east of Rose Cottage, Off Eastwood Road, New Moston, Manchester, M40 3TBAwaiting decisionErection of 1 no. pair of two-storey semi-detached dwellings with associated access, parking and landscaping.Full planning permissionReceived 27 Oct 2026PLA-2026-001972
- 11 Norfolk Crescent Failsworth Oldham M35 0WGAwaiting decisionSingle storey side extension.Received 9 Oct 2026HOU/356855/26
- 23 Brierley Avenue Failsworth Oldham M35 0RGAwaiting decision1) Demolition of rear conservatory 2) Part single, part two storey rear extensionReceived 2 Oct 2026HOU/356919/26
Planning in Failsworth
- Approved
- 97%
- 58 of 59 decided
- Decision time
- about 10 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Failsworth in the last 24 months, from Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Failsworth
Postcode districts
M35 79 applications in the last 12 monthsM40 104 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council
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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.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Failsworth area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Failsworth a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Failsworth has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Failsworth planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Failsworth, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 84 planning applications were submitted near Failsworth. Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (16), outline applications (13), discharge of conditions (8). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.