Search Grotton planning applications
17 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Grotton · updated daily · Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council
- 3 Higher Lydgate Park Grasscroft Oldham OL4 4EFAwaiting decision1) First floor side extension 2) Single storey rear extension with balcony 3) Demolition of existing conservatory and associated landscaping works.Received 2 Nov 2026HOU/357050/26
- Woodend Mills Hartshead Street Lees Oldham OL4 5EEAwaiting decisionErection of single storey industrial unit and associated parking/ servicing areas.Received 2 Nov 2026FUL/356969/26
- Near 19 Bracken Close Springhead Oldham OL4 4PBAwaiting decision9m Light wooden pole OGEAA6645392Received 2 Oct 2026TEN/357065/26
- Near, 26 Bracken Close Springhead Oldham OL4 4PBAwaiting decision2 x 9m Light Pole OGEAA7271543Received 1 Oct 2026TEN/357031/26
- 16 Station Street Springhead Oldham OL4 4PQAwaiting decisionRemoval of porch to front elevation, single storey side extension, minor elevation alterations and part render of building.Received 1 Oct 2026HOU/356843/26
Planning in Grotton
- Approved
- 93%
- 28 of 30 decided
- Decision time
- about 11 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Grotton in the last 24 months, from Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.
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OL4 187 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council
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About Grotton
Grotton is a residential area located in Saddleworth, part of the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham in Greater Manchester, England. Situated along the A669 road, it seamlessly connects with neighbouring areas Austerlands and Springhead, which further link to Lees and Oldham to the west. This strategic positioning makes Grotton a key area for planning applications, reflecting its urban integration and accessibility.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Grotton 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 Grotton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Grotton has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Grotton 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 Grotton, 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, 46 planning applications were submitted near Grotton. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 79 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (6), listed building and heritage (2), discharge of conditions (2).