Healey, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Healey, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · settlement
About Healey
Healey, located within the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale in Greater Manchester, encompasses areas such as Shawclough, Syke, and Nook Farm. Historically part of Lancashire, it stretches along the right side of Whitworth Road (A671) from Gale Street to Healey Corner. As of the 2011 census, Healey had a population of 10,411, making it an important area for planning applications in the region.
District: Rochdale
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £209,020 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Rochdale
- Parliamentary constituency: Rochdale
- LSOA: Rochdale 005C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Healey.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Healey.
- 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 Healey based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Healey.
- - 6 HARRIDGE STREET, ROCHDALE, OL12 7HW
Listed Building Consent for replacement to existing timber windows and door
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 20 TROUGHBECK WAY, ROCHDALE, OL12 7AZ
Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 25 HILLSTONE AVENUE, ROCHDALE, OL12 6DX
Application for a certificate of lawfulness for a proposed rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 3 Glenavon Drive Rochdale OL12 6DT
Single storey front infill extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2025-11-04
View full details - - Oppsite 365 Shawclough Road, Rochdale, OL12 7HL
Installation of one 11m high wooden pole
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2025-06-18
View full details - - 14 Lowerfold Drive Rochdale OL12 7JA
Single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2025-02-21
View full details - - 33 Holstein Avenue Rochdale OL12 6DL
Single-storey side extension following demolition of detached garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2025-01-22
View full details - - 5 Burwell Close Rochdale OL12 6DQ
Beech (T2) - Remove (monolith to 3-4m) due to Phytophthora (staining exudate, leaf chlorosis, slight lean towards property. Ash (T3) - proposed deadwood removal and crown reduction by 20-25% subject t
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2023-10-06
View full details - - Duffins Cottage Shawclough Road Rochdale OL12 7HL
Submission of details to comply with condition 3 (materials) on planning permission 21/01467/LBC
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2023-02-02
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A brief summary of Healey in Greater Manchester
Healey, located within the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale in Greater Manchester, encompasses areas such as Shawclough, Syke, and Nook Farm. Historically part of Lancashire, it stretches along the right side of Whitworth Road (A671) from Gale Street to Healey Corner. As of the 2011 census, Healey had a population of 10,411, making it an important area for planning applications in the region. It sits within the Rochdale district.
Property prices in Healey show an average sale price of £209,020, 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 Healey a particularly low-crime area.
Healey has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Spotland Bridge, Spotland Fold, Prickshaw and Broadley Fold, St Edmund's Church. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Healey includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Healey
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Healey. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Healey may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Healey slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Healey were full planning applications (10), outline applications (5), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 17 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Broadley planning applications
- Shawclough planning applications
- Catley Lane Head planning applications
- Syke planning applications
- Shawfield planning applications
- Spotland Bridge planning applications
- Fold Head planning applications
- Broadhalgh planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.