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Planning in Greenacres

Approved
92%
68 of 74 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Greenacres in the last 24 months, from Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.

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About Greenacres

Greenacres, historically known as Greenacres Moor, is a locality in Oldham, Greater Manchester, situated on the west bank of the River Medlock, directly across from the village of Lees. This area may be of interest for planning applications due to its proximity to local amenities and transport links.

Property prices in Greenacres show an average sale price of £228,525, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Greenacres a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Greenacres has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Greenacres, 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, 88 planning applications were submitted near Greenacres. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 78 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (26), outline applications (4), amendments (3).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Greenacres?
In the last 24 months, 88 planning applications were submitted near Greenacres. The approval rate is 92%.
How long do planning decisions take near Greenacres?
The average planning decision time near Greenacres is 78 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Greenacres?
The planning approval rate near Greenacres is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Greenacres?
The most common type of planning application near Greenacres is full planning applications, with 26 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Greenacres?
You can search and track planning applications near Greenacres on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.