Search Littleborough planning applications

30 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Littleborough · updated daily · Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council

Only 9 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 30 · received or decided in the last 12 months

74 Calderbrook Road, Littleborough, OL15 9JNAwaiting decisionRequest to protect 1No. Mature Beech TreeRequest for Tree Preservation OrderReceived 10 Nov 2026OTH/2026/1043
Land to West of Hollingworth Road, LittleboroughAwaiting decisionSubmission of details to comply with conditions 5 (windows and doors design), 6 (materials) and 30 (external lighting) on planning permission 24/00581/HYBRApproval of details reserved by a conditionReceived 4 Nov 2026OTH/2026/1015
Littleborough Service Station, Church Street, Littleborough, OL15 8JAAwaiting decisionReconfiguration of existing jetwash building to form to replacement sales building including single-storey front extension and change of use of existing shop to retail bakery use (Use class E (a/b)), including new shopfronts, new car parking and installation of bollardsChange of useReceived 28 Oct 2026PL/2026/0910
Land to West of Hollingworth Road, LittleboroughAwaiting decisionSubmission of details to comply with conditions 4 (Network of Footpaths), 13(Sustainable Drainage Management and Maintenance Plan), 20 (Self-enforcing 20mph Zone) and 25 (Scheme of Photovoltaic Panels) of planning permission 24/00581/HYBRApproval of details reserved by a conditionReceived 23 Oct 2026OTH/2026/0976
Mccormick Europe Ltd, Whitelees Road, Littleborough, OL15 8DUAwaiting decisionSubmission of details to comply with conditions 4 (Sustainable Surface Water Drainage Scheme) and 5 (Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan) of planning permission PL/2026/0535Approval of details reserved by a conditionReceived 22 Oct 2026OTH/2026/0970

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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Around Littleborough

Postcode districts

OL15 44 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Nearby towns and villages

Planning authority: Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council

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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?

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