Hopwood, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hopwood, Greater Manchester.
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Planning applications in Hopwood are administered by Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
District: Rochdale
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £199,562 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Rochdale
- Parliamentary constituency: Heywood and Middleton North
- LSOA: Rochdale 019E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hopwood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hopwood.
- 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 Hopwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
265 planning applications found near Hopwood.
- - GREATER MANCHESTER FIRE STATION, MIDDLETON ROAD, HEYWOOD, OL10 2LU
The proposal seeks planning permission for the erection of a 2 storey temporary fire station with an appliance bay to enable the continued operation of GMFRS during the redevelopment of the existing F
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - - 4 ARNOLD AVENUE, HEYWOOD, OL10 2ND
Two storey rear and first floor side extension including white render finish to white render finish to existing and proposed walls
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 10 Thornbank Close, Rochdale, OL10 2NH
Two storey rear extension, first floor side extension, new door opening to NE side elevation and insertion of new window to first floor NW side elevation together with internal alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 4 THORNBANK CLOSE, HEYWOOD, OL10 2NH
Single storey side and rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2025-12-09
View full details - - 8 Worthington Avenue Heywood Rochdale OL10 2LN
Two storey rear extension and alterations to fenestration on existing side elevation including installation of ground and first floor windows following demolition of existing single storey rear extens
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2025-06-25
View full details - - 106 Manchester Road Heywood Rochdale OL10 2PN
Two storey side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2025-06-23
View full details - - 22 Glamis Avenue Heywood Rochdale OL10 2LX
Single storey rear extension and insertion of new window to ground floor side elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2025-05-29
View full details - - 204 Middleton Road Heywood Rochdale OL10 2LH
Single storey rear extension including roof lights and other alteration to fenestration following demolition of existing conservatory
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - SPITAL BRIDGE MILL HOW LANE CASTLETON
Discharge of condition 11 on NP/HPK/0322/0457
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Peak District | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 49 Glamis Avenue Heywood Rochdale OL10 2LX
Two storey side extension together with single rear and front extensions
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2025-04-23
View full details - - 2 Grundy Street Heywood Rochdale OL10 2BA
Single storey front and side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2025-04-21
View full details - - 4 Arnold Avenue Heywood Rochdale OL10 2ND
Single storey rear extension including first floor front extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - 3 Arnold Avenue Heywood Rochdale OL10 2ND
First floor side extension, two dormers to front elevation, two roof lights to front roof slope and four to rear including two bay windows to front elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2025-03-31
View full details - - 9 Farm Street Heywood Rochdale OL10 2PR
FIRST FLOOR REAR EXTENSION
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2025-03-27
View full details - - 14 Glamis Avenue Heywood Rochdale OL10 2LX
Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed side dormer, single storey rear extension and conversion of existing garage to a utility room
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2025-02-17
View full details - - 10 Wicken Bank Heywood Rochdale OL10 2LW
Erection of rear outbuilding
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2024-12-12
View full details - - 14 Glamis Avenue Heywood Rochdale OL10 2LX
Single storey rear and first floor side extension including garage conversion, alteration to fenestration and roof lights
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2024-10-04
View full details - - 8 Tangmere Avenue Heywood OL10 2WA
Conversion of existing garage to living accommodation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2024-10-04
View full details - - 16 Sycamore Avenue Heywood Rochdale OL10 2JB
Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2024-09-12
View full details - - 9 Biggin Gardens Heywood Rochdale OL10 2WF
Proposed front and rear dormer and single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2024-08-08
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A brief summary of Hopwood in Greater Manchester
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Hopwood a particularly low-crime area.
Hopwood has one conservation area within its boundaries: Heywood Station. 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 Hopwood includes 2 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 Hopwood
In the last 24 months, 45 planning applications were submitted near Hopwood. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 80 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Hopwood.
The average decision period of 80 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Hopwood were full planning applications (27), outline applications (6), discharge of conditions (5). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 6 medium-scale applications, 37 smaller schemes were submitted.
23 planning appeals were lodged, of which 7 were allowed and 16 were dismissed (30% success rate).
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