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Planning in Hopwood

Approved
97%
35 of 35 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

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

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Around Hopwood

Postcode districts

OL10 70 applications in the last 12 monthsM24 126 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council

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About Hopwood

Hopwood is a suburb of Heywood in the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale, Greater Manchester. Located north of the M62 motorway, the area is equipped with essential amenities including a primary school, a fire station operated by the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, a dentist, a petrol station/shop, and a cafe. This makes it a convenient location for residents and businesses considering planning applications in the vicinity. It sits within the Rochdale district.

Property prices in Hopwood show an average sale price of £199,562, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Hopwood has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hopwood 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 Hopwood, 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, 45 planning applications were submitted near Hopwood. Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (22), outline applications (5), discharge of conditions (4).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Hopwood?
In the last 24 months, 45 planning applications were submitted near Hopwood. The approval rate is 97%.
How long do planning decisions take near Hopwood?
The average planning decision time near Hopwood is 74 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 Hopwood?
The planning approval rate near Hopwood is 97%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Hopwood?
The most common type of planning application near Hopwood is full planning applications, with 22 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Hopwood?
You can search and track planning applications near Hopwood on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.