Fitton Hill, Greater Manchester Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Fitton Hill, Greater Manchester.

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About Fitton Hill

Fitton Hill is a significant housing estate located in Oldham, Greater Manchester, adjacent to the areas of Hathershaw and Bardsley. This residential community is an important consideration for those researching planning applications due to its proximity to existing urban developments and infrastructure.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £228,115 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: Oldham
• Parliamentary constituency: Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton
• LSOA: Oldham 024D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Fitton Hill.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Fitton Hill.

• 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 Fitton Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Fitton Hill.

1. CND/355939/26 - Land To The South Of Rosary Road Fitton Hill Oldham OL8 2RW
   Discharge of condition no. 3 (Land Contamination) relating to app no. FUL/354869/25.
   Status: Undecided | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-04-15
2. - Land To The South Of Rosary Road Oldham OL8 2RW
   Discharge of conditions 7 (Tree Protection 2), 15 (Reasonable Avoidance Measures (Ecology)) and 16 (Himalyan Balsam) associated with application FUL/354869/25
   Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-03-26
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3. - Land Off Rosary Road (Parcel A) And Land Off Hill Farm Close (Parcel B), Fitton Hill, Oldham
   Discharge of condition no. 10 (landfill gas/contamination) associated with application FUL/347540/21
   Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Oldham | Date: 2025-08-07
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4. - Outside 44 Deanshut Road Oldham OL8 2PN
   1 x 9m medium pole
   Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Oldham | Date: 2024-08-16
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5. - 36 Hough Close Oldham OL8 2NZ
   Installation of an air source heat pump to external wall of domestic property.
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2024-03-04
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6. - 16 Greenhurst Crescent Oldham OL8 2QQ
   Erection of a two storey side extension and front dormer.
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2023-08-11
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A brief summary of Fitton Hill in Greater Manchester

Fitton Hill is a significant housing estate located in Oldham, Greater Manchester, adjacent to the areas of Hathershaw and Bardsley. This residential community is an important consideration for those researching planning applications due to its proximity to existing urban developments and infrastructure.

Property prices in Fitton Hill show an average sale price of £228,115, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Fitton Hill a particularly low-crime area.

Fitton Hill has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Fitton Hill includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lowside Brickworks SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Fitton Hill 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.

Planning Activity in Fitton Hill

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Fitton Hill. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Fitton Hill.

The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Fitton Hill were full planning applications (4), outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 31% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.

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