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14 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Heywood · updated daily · Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 14 · received or decided in the last 90 days

9 Taylor Street, Heywood, OL10 1EFAwaiting decisionPrior approval for the change of use of aprt of ground floor from commercial use (Class E) to 1no. residential unit (Class C3)Prior approval - Commercial, business and service uses to dwellinghousesReceived 3 Nov 2026NOT/2026/0904
33 Hopwood Avenue, Heywood, OL10 2AXAwaiting decisionSingle storey rear extension and alteration to rear fenestrationHouseholder planning permissionReceived 2 Nov 2026PL/2026/1001
Land next to 49 Bridge Street, Heywood, OL10 1JFAwaiting decisionErection of 2no. retail units (Use Class E) and 2no. 3 bedroomed, self-contained apartments (Use Class C3) at first floor level. Bin storage area, associated parking, planting and boundary treatments to the rear.Full planning permissionReceived 20 Oct 2026PL/2026/0799
Land East of Moss Hall Road, Heywood Distribution Park, HeywoodAwaiting decisionOutline planning application (including means of Access) for the demolition of existing industrial units and comprehensive redevelopment of the land within Use Classes E(g)(iii) (industrial processes), B2 (general industrial), and B8 (storage and distribution) and associated works.Outline planning permission: Some matters reservedReceived 20 Oct 2026PL/2026/0933
Simpson Clough Mill, Ashworth Road, HeywoodAwaiting decisionPrior notification for the demolition vacant and fire damaged industrial buildingsPrior notification: DemolitionReceived 19 Oct 2026NOT/2026/0959

Planning in Heywood

Approved: 92%; 35 of 37 decided
Decision time: about 10 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Heywood in the last 24 months, from Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Heywood

Postcode districts

OL10 70 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Nearby towns and villages

Planning authority: Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council

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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. 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.

The area around Heywood has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Heywood, 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, 56 planning applications were submitted near Heywood. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (17), discharge of conditions (11), outline applications (6).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Heywood?

In the last 24 months, 56 planning applications were submitted near Heywood. The approval rate is 92%.

How long do planning decisions take near Heywood?

The average planning decision time near Heywood is 67 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 Heywood?

The planning approval rate near Heywood is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Heywood?

The most common type of planning application near Heywood is full planning applications, with 17 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Heywood?

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