Grotton, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Grotton, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · settlement
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.
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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 East and Saddleworth
- LSOA: Oldham 022D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Grotton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Grotton.
- 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 Grotton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Grotton.
- AGR/355784/26 - Earnshaw Head Farm Platting Road Lydgate Oldham OL4 4JP
Erection of a steel frame agricultural building
Status: Undecided | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-03-30 - - Land At Knowls Lane Oldham
Non-material amendment to approved application RES/350225/22 for amendments to the designs of the proposed house-types and minor plot layout changes
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Oldham | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - 8 Green View Chase Grotton Oldham OL4 5QN
Front dormer.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2024-09-05
View full details - - 4 Mildred Avenue Grotton Oldham OL4 5SQ
Single storey infill rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2023-08-18
View full details - - 15 Thornley Park Road Grotton Oldham OL4 5QT
Discharge of condition 3 (Materials), 4 (Site Investigation - Contamination), 5 (Site Investigation - Landfill Gas) and 7 (Arboricultural Method Statement) relating to application PA/344514/20
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Oldham | Date: 2023-08-09
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A brief summary of Grotton in Greater Manchester
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.
Property prices in Grotton 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 Grotton a particularly low-crime area.
Grotton 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 Grotton includes 2 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Grotton
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Grotton. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 89 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Grotton.
The average decision period of 89 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Grotton were full planning applications (6), listed building and heritage (3), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 35% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.