Holts, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Holts, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · settlement
About Holts
Holt, Renfrew & Co., Limited is a prestigious luxury department store chain, established in 1837 by William S. Henderson in Quebec City, Canada. Originally a fur shop, it expanded its reach through mail order catalogs in the late 19th century, catering to both North American and European markets. Notably, the company held the title of Furriers in Ordinary to various British royal family members from 1886 to 1921, highlighting its longstanding reputation for quality and service.
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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 012D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Holts.
- 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 Holts based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Holts.
- - Outside 91 Brown Edge Road Oldham OL4 5QJ
8m Telegraph Pole (1379137)
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Manor Farm Knowls Lane Oldham Oldham OL4 5RU
1) Replacement of window frames and glazing with slimline double glazing. 2) Replacement roof. 3) Replacement porch to side elevation. 4) Repointing of stonework. 5) Rebuilding of chimney to the gable
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Oldham | Date: 2024-10-11
View full details - - Opposite 234 Wildmoor Avenue Oldham OL4 5PX
1 x 15m metal pole, feeder pillar and cabinet
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Oldham | Date: 2023-08-09
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A brief summary of Holts in Greater Manchester
Holt, Renfrew & Co., Limited is a prestigious luxury department store chain, established in 1837 by William S. Henderson in Quebec City, Canada. Originally a fur shop, it expanded its reach through mail order catalogs in the late 19th century, catering to both North American and European markets. Notably, the company held the title of Furriers in Ordinary to various British royal family members from 1886 to 1921, highlighting its longstanding reputation for quality and service.
Property prices in Holts 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 Holts a particularly low-crime area.
Holts 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Holts includes 7 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Holts
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Holts. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Holts.
The average decision period of 74 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Holts were full planning applications (4), amendments (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 33% 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, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.