How long do planning decisions take near Heights?

The average planning decision time near Heights is 62 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 Heights?

The planning approval rate near Heights is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Heights?

The most common type of planning application near Heights is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Heights?

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Heights, Greater Manchester Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Heights, Greater Manchester.

Greater Manchester · England · settlement

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About Heights

Heights is a hamlet located in the Saddleworth parish of the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham, Greater Manchester. Situated directly north of Delph and approximately four miles northeast of Oldham, it falls within the historical boundaries of the West Riding of Yorkshire. This quaint community may present unique planning opportunities and considerations for prospective developers and residents alike.

District: Saddleworth

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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 020D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Heights.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Heights.

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 Heights based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Heights.

HOU/355756/26 - Springmere Lodge Lane Delph Oldham OL3 5TY
Single storey rear extension and rear garden landscaping works.
Status: Undecided | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-03-19
- Springmere Lodge Lane Delph Oldham OL3 5TY
Single storey rear extension and rear garden landscaping works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-02-23
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- Land To The North Of Delph Chapel Delph Lane Delph Oldham OL3 5HW
Discharge of conditions 3 (Material Approval), 4 (Drainage) and 6 (Remediation Strategy) associated with application FUL/354213/25.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Oldham | Date: 2025-10-06
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- 24 Denshaw Road Delph Oldham OL3 5HA
Erection of a two storey side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2024-10-03
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A brief summary of Heights in Greater Manchester

Property prices in Heights 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 Heights a particularly low-crime area.

Heights 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.

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Planning Activity in Heights

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Heights. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Heights.

At 62 days on average, decisions near Heights slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Heights were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (2), telecoms (2). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was 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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