Heywood, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Heywood, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · Town
Planning applications in Heywood are administered by Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Heywood
Heywood is a town located in the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale, Greater Manchester, positioned on the south bank of the River Roch. It is approximately 2 miles east of Bury, 4 miles southwest of Rochdale, and 8 miles north of Manchester, with Middleton to the south and the Cheesden Valley and Pennines to the north. This strategic location makes Heywood a potentially attractive area for various planning applications, given its proximity to key urban centres and natural landscapes.
Population: 28,205 · Elevation: 121m
District: Rochdale
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £199,562 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Rochdale
- Parliamentary constituency: Heywood and Middleton North
- LSOA: Rochdale 006C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Heywood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Heywood.
- 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 Heywood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
22 planning applications found near Heywood.
- - WM MORRISON SUPERMARKETS PLC, DAWSON STREET, HEYWOOD, OL10 4PU
Installation of a single-storey modular banking cabin (Use class E(c)(1)) including installation of bollards and access ramp
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - - WM MORRISON SUPERMARKETS PLC, DAWSON STREET, HEYWOOD, OL10 4PU
Internally illuminated fascia signs and various non illuminated advertisement signs
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - - Morrisons Petrol Filling Station , Dawson Street , Heywood, OL10 4PN
Submission of details to comply with Biodiversity Net Gain condition on planning permission 25/00944/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 14 ST JAMES TERRACE, HEYWOOD, OL10 3AB
Change of use and conversion of existing dwelling (Use Class C3) into 8 bedroom House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Use Class Sui Generis) and provision of cycle shelter and bin store
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - Marina Ropes Ltd, Cartridge Ropery, Brunswick Street Heywood, OL10 1HA
Submission of details to comply with condition 7 (Gas and Garden Validations) of planning permission 24/00934/VRCON
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - FLAT ABOVE, 32 BRIDGE STREET, HEYWOOD, OL10 1JF
Application for a certificate of lawfulness for a change of use to residential
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - FIRST FLOOR, 57-61 MARKET STREET, HEYWOOD, OL10 1HZ
Installation of replacement retractable canopy above entrance to the shop
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 33 Stanley Street Heywood Rochdale OL10 1BH
Erection of 1no' attached dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - Marina Ropes Ltd Cartridge Ropery Brunswick Street Heywood OL10 1HA
Submission of details to comply with condition 7 (Land Contamination) on planning permission 24/00394/VRCON
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - Land At Schofield St, Heywood, OL10 1DH
Submission of details to comply with conditions 3 (CMP), 4 (drainage), 5 (materials), 6 (windows, doors and rooflights), 7 (Landscaping), 9 (boundary treatments) and 13 (biodiversity enhancements) on
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2025-11-25
View full details - - Adjacent To 43 Garden Street Heywood OL10 4PF
Request to create a tree preservation order for one Crack Willow tree, estimated age 200 years
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - 67 Newhouse Road Heywood OL10 2NX
Single-storey front porch extension following demolition of existing porch
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2025-01-29
View full details - - St Joseph's Preschool Nursery Hind Hill Street Heywood OL10 1AQ
Proposed re-roofing of existing slate roof and installation of roof mounted solar panels comprising of one row of eleven and one row of thirteen panels to be fitted to the south facing pitch of the Pr
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2024-07-05
View full details - - 44A Walton Street Heywood Rochdale OL10 2BD
Change of Use from dwellinghouse (C3) to an HMO (House of Multiple Occupation) Sui Generis for no' 7 residents, together with alterations to an existing door to a window and omission of a small window
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2023-06-07
View full details - - Land Adj 12 Rochdale Lane Heywood Rochdale OL10 1PF
Submission of details to comply with conditions 3 (site investigation), 4 (drainage) and 5 (cladding) on planning permission 20/00376/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2023-02-22
View full details - - 56 Royal Avenue Heywood OL10 2DG
Change of use from residential dwelling (Class C3) to residential care home for up to 3 no. children (Class C2)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2023-01-20
View full details - - Royal Avenue Heywood OL10 2DG
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2022-11-10
View full details - - 56 Royal Avenue Heywood Rochdale OL10 2DG
Two storey side extension following demolition of attached garage and rear conservatory
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2022-08-05
View full details - - 41 Royal Avenue Heywood OL10 2DG
Part first floor/ part two storey side extension, two storey rear extension and alterations to fenestration on existing rear and side elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2020-12-23
View full details - - 1 Coniston Grove Heywood OL10 2BW
Single storey side and rear extension and front porch with adjoining canopy
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2020-01-07
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A brief summary of Heywood in Greater Manchester
Heywood is a town located in the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale, Greater Manchester, positioned on the south bank of the River Roch. It is approximately 2 miles east of Bury, 4 miles southwest of Rochdale, and 8 miles north of Manchester, with Middleton to the south and the Cheesden Valley and Pennines to the north. This strategic location makes Heywood a potentially attractive area for various planning applications, given its proximity to key urban centres and natural landscapes. The Town has a population of approximately 28,205. It sits within the Rochdale district.
Heywood sits at an elevation of 121 metres above sea level. The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Heywood show an average sale price of £199,562, 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 Heywood a particularly low-crime area.
Heywood has one conservation area within its boundaries: Heywood Station. 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 Heywood includes 3 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, Heywood 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 Heywood
In the last 24 months, 41 planning applications were submitted near Heywood. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Heywood may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 68 days on average, decisions near Heywood slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Heywood were full planning applications (17), discharge of conditions (9), outline applications (7). Full planning applications account for 41% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 6 medium-scale applications, 33 smaller schemes were submitted.
11 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 9 were dismissed (18% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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