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Planning in Littleborough

Approved
96%
23 of 24 decided
Decision time
about 1 week
on average

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

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About Littleborough

Littleborough, located in the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale, Greater Manchester, is a picturesque town nestled in the upper Roch Valley at the foothills of the South Pennines. Situated just 3 miles northeast of Rochdale and 13 miles from Manchester, it offers a blend of urban and rural living, with Milnrow and the M62 motorway to the south and the scenic Blackstone Edge uplands to the east. As of the 2001 census, Littleborough and its surrounding suburbs, including Calderbrook, Shore, and Smithy Bridge, had a population of 13,807, making it a vibrant community for potential planning developments. The town has a population of approximately 13,807. It sits within the Rochdale district.

Property prices in Littleborough show an average sale price of £221,652, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Littleborough has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Littleborough 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 Littleborough, 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, 42 planning applications were submitted near Littleborough. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of -25 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (12), outline applications (9), full planning applications (8).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Littleborough?
In the last 24 months, 42 planning applications were submitted near Littleborough. The approval rate is 96%.
How long do planning decisions take near Littleborough?
The average planning decision time near Littleborough is -25 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 Littleborough?
The planning approval rate near Littleborough is 96%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Littleborough?
The most common type of planning application near Littleborough is discharge of conditions, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Littleborough?
You can search and track planning applications near Littleborough on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.