Greenfield, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Greenfield, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · settlement
Planning applications in Greenfield are administered by Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 1,831
District: Saddleworth
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £228,525 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Oldham
- Parliamentary constituency: Oldham East and Saddleworth
- LSOA: Oldham 013C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Greenfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Greenfield.
- 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 Greenfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Greenfield.
- HOU/356263/26 - 1 South Avenue Greenfield Oldham OL3 7BB
1) Single storey rear extension 2) Re-rendering of existing elevations at first floor
Status: Undecided | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-06-12 - PRG/356064/26 - Greenfield Railway Station Shaw Hall Bank Road Greenfield Oldham OL3 7JZ
New footbridge with lift shafts on either side to provide step-free access between Platforms 1 and 2.
Status: Undecided | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-04-10 - HOU/355841/26 - 56 Beech Avenue Greenfield Oldham OL3 7AP
1) Part two storey, part single storey rear extension 2) Front porch
Status: Undecided | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-03-16 - - 56 Beech Avenue Greenfield Oldham OL3 7AP
1) Part two storey, part single storey rear extension 2) Front porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Greenfield Cricket Club Ladhill Lane Greenfield Oldham OL3 7JW
Erection of 3.0m x 3.0m ancillary building and concrete apron in association with the cricket club
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - Heybottom Mill Oak View Road Greenfield Oldham OL3 7EP
1 X 9m light pole (ONEA92078549)
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Oldham | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - Knoll Mill Wellington Road Greenfield Oldham OL3 7AF
Discharge of condition no. 11 (Contamination) relating to app no. FUL/346142/21.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Oldham | Date: 2025-06-25
View full details - - 31 Rimmon Close Greenfield Oldham OL3 7FN
Rear dormer
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - Shawfields Eskdale Avenue Greenfield Oldham OL3 7JH
Discharge of condition no. 3 (Materials) relating to app no. HOU/352047/23
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Oldham | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 125 Manchester Road Greenfield Oldham OL3 7HH
1) Single storey rear extension. 2) Single storey front extension. 3) Rear dormer.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2024-03-15
View full details - - 121 Manchester Road Greenfield Oldham OL3 7HH
Single storey side extension and rear porch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2023-12-08
View full details - - 23-25 Chew Vale Greenfield Oldham OL3 7EQ
1 x 10 meter medium wooden pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Oldham | Date: 2023-06-13
View full details - - 56 Manchester Road Greenfield Oldham OL3 7HJ
Construction of detached dwelling including associated car parking and private amenity space
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Oldham | Date: 2020-12-13
View full details - - 54C Manchester Road Greenfield OL3 7HH
1) Change of use of existing dwelling to 2 no. dwellings 2) Two storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2014-02-12
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A brief summary of Greenfield in Greater Manchester
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Greenfield a particularly low-crime area.
Greenfield 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 Greenfield includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ladcastle and Den Quarries SSSI; 1 National Parks: PEAK DISTRICT. 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Greenfield
In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Greenfield. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 95 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Greenfield maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
With an average of 95 days, decisions near Greenfield take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Greenfield were full planning applications (12), discharge of conditions (5), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 39% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 7 medium-scale applications, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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