How long do planning decisions take near Knott Lanes?

The average planning decision time near Knott Lanes is 23 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 Knott Lanes?

The planning approval rate near Knott Lanes is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Knott Lanes?

The most common type of planning application near Knott Lanes is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Knott Lanes?

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Knott Lanes, Greater Manchester Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Knott Lanes, Greater Manchester.

Greater Manchester · England · settlement

Planning applications in Knott Lanes are administered by Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: Oldham
Parliamentary constituency: Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton
LSOA: Oldham 029D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Knott Lanes.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Knott Lanes.

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 Knott Lanes based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Knott Lanes.

26/00450/MATCH - Valley Farm, Annex Oldham Road Ashton-under-lyne Tameside OL7 9RS
Non-material amendment to planning application 24/00870/FUL. Amendments to remove existing ground floor porch to the North East elevation and removal of door to South West elevation and replace with w
Status: Undecided | Council: Tameside | Date: 2026-06-02
- Valley Farm, Annex Oldham Road Ashton-under-lyne Tameside OL7 9RS
Non-material amendment to planning application 24/00870/FUL. Amendments to remove existing ground floor porch to the North East elevation and removal of door to South West elevation and replace with w
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Tameside | Date: 2026-06-02
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- Valley Farm Oldham Road Ashton-under-lyne Tameside OL7 9RS
Full discharge of Condition 3 (Materials), Condition 4 (New Stone), Condition 6 (Biodiversity Enhancement Measures), Condition 10 (Cycle Storage), Condition 11 (Waste Storage), Condition 13 (Hard and
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tameside | Date: 2026-04-21
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- Valley Farm Oldham Road Ashton-under-lyne Tameside OL7 9RS
Full discharge of Condition 8 (Contaminated Land) of planning reference 24/00870/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tameside | Date: 2026-04-14
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- Oldham Rugby Union Football Club Byrth Road Oldham OL8 2TJ
1) Removal of 3 No. MaMiMo antenna to be replaced with 3 No. MaMiMo antenna 2) Proposed 9 No. EERs 3) Development ancillary reworks/additions thereto (CS_12695706)
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Oldham | Date: 2025-04-25
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- 987 Ashton Road Oldham OL8 3HX
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2024-10-30
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- Oldham Rugby Union Football Club Byrth Road Oldham Oldham OL8 2TJ
Change of bowling green (Use Class D2) to Banqueting Marquee (Use Class E)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2023-06-21
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A brief summary of Knott Lanes in Greater Manchester

Knott Lanes is a settlement located in Greater Manchester, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Knott Lanes a particularly low-crime area.

Knott Lanes 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 Knott Lanes includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hollinwood Branch Canal SSSI; 3 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 Knott Lanes

In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Knott Lanes. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 23 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Knott Lanes.

The average decision time of 23 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Knott Lanes were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 14% 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, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.

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