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Planning in Greenfield

Approved
86%
32 of 35 decided
Decision time
about 16 weeks
on average

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

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Around Greenfield

Postcode districts

OL3 123 applications in the last 12 monthsOL4 187 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council

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About Greenfield

Greenfield is a picturesque village situated in the civil parish of Saddleworth within the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham, Greater Manchester. Located just 4 miles east of Oldham and 13 miles north-east of Manchester, it nestles at the southern edge of the South Pennines and is surrounded by a scenic rural landscape. Notably, the village is near Dovestone Reservoir, Chew Reservoir, and Greenfield Reservoir, all part of the Peak District National Park, making it an attractive area for potential planning applications focused on rural development and conservation. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,831. It sits within the Saddleworth district.

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

The area around Greenfield has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Greenfield 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 Greenfield, 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, 48 planning applications were submitted near Greenfield. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 109 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (12), discharge of conditions (5), listed building and heritage (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Greenfield?
In the last 24 months, 48 planning applications were submitted near Greenfield. The approval rate is 86%.
How long do planning decisions take near Greenfield?
The average planning decision time near Greenfield is 109 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 Greenfield?
The planning approval rate near Greenfield is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Greenfield?
The most common type of planning application near Greenfield is full planning applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Greenfield?
You can search and track planning applications near Greenfield on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.