Search Higginshaw planning applications
21 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Higginshaw · updated daily · Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council
Only 5 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 66 Roker Industrial Estate Bower Street Oldham OL1 3LTAwaiting decisionInstallation of a commercial rooftop photovoltaic (PV) system with a total capacity of 81.25 kWp on a non-domestic building on four elevations (east, west, south and north).Received 21 Oct 2026SONDPR/356769/26
- Sarena House Vulcan Street Oldham OL1 4LQAwaiting decisionOLDH-X-XX FTTP VM POPAP - 1538mm (W) 400mm (D) 1515mm (H)Received 28 Sep 2026TEN/356992/26
- 87 Mayfield Road Oldham OL1 4LGApproved1) First Floor Rear Extension 2) Rear Dormer Loft Conversion 3) Chimney Removal.Received 11 Sep 2026Decided 30 Oct 2026HOU/356786/26
- 14 -22 First Floor Heyside Royton Oldham OL2 6LNApprovedChange of use from five self-contained residential flats (Use Class C3) to commercial, business and service units (Use Class E - a, b, c, d, e, f and g) and external lift, external staircase, and external alterationsReceived 3 Sep 2026Decided 30 Oct 2026FUL/356774/26
- Woodlands Primary Academy Broadbent Road Oldham OL1 4HUAwaiting decisionDischarge of conditions 3 (Landfill Gas Risk Assessment), 4 (Contaminated Land Investigation), and 5 (Drainage) associated with application FUL/353464/24.Received 17 Jul 2026CND/356489/26
Planning in Higginshaw
- Approved
- 87%
- 20 of 23 decided
- Decision time
- about 15 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Higginshaw in the last 24 months, from Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Higginshaw
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OL1 152 applications in the last 12 monthsOL2 164 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council
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About Higginshaw
Higginshaw is a residential area located in Oldham, Greater Manchester, England. Known for its community atmosphere, it offers a mix of local amenities and green spaces, making it a relevant area for planning applications related to residential development and community projects.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Higginshaw 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 Higginshaw a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Higginshaw 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 Higginshaw, 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, 30 planning applications were submitted near Higginshaw. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 105 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (6), amendments (3), outline applications (1).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).