Heywood, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Track every planning application and planning permission decision near Heywood, Greater Manchester. Browse by postcode, view live status and get free email alerts for new developments.
Planning data sourced from Greater Manchester council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months
Single storey front, part two storey part single storey rear extensions and first floor side extension together with removal of doorway to side elevation
Submission of details to comply with conditions 3 (risk assessment), 4 (demolition and construction method statement), 5 (highways), 6 (surface water drainage scheme), 7 (bat survey), 9 (materials) and 10 (specification of design) of planning permission 23/00876/FUL
Proposed Change of Use from a Dwellinghouse, Use Class C3, to a Residential Children’s Home, Use Class C2
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About Heywood - Planning Applications & Local Development
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 are currently no active flood warnings for the Heywood area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Heywood a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Heywood, visit the local authority's planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original council submission for every application listed above.