Long Sight, Greater Manchester Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Long Sight, Greater Manchester.

Greater Manchester · England · settlement

Planning applications in Long Sight 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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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £228,115 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: Oldham
• Parliamentary constituency: Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton
• LSOA: Oldham 004A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Long Sight.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Long Sight.

• 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 Long Sight based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Long Sight.

1. - Rear Of 71 Aster Street Lilly Street Oldham OL1 2LA
   9m Medium Wooden Pole OGEAA4271582
   Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-02-26
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2. - 282 Oldham Road Royton Oldham OL2 5AN
   Change of use from a 2-bedroom dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a 4-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4).
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-02-13
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3. - 41 Hansby Close Oldham OL1 2UA
   Single story rear extension. Length - 4.50m Maximum Height - 3.20m Height to Eaves - 2.60m
   Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Oldham | Date: 2025-12-23
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4. - 3 Kevin Avenue Royton Oldham OL2 6AH
   Change of use to a 6 bed house in multiple occupation (HMO) and a first floor extension over garage.
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2025-11-25
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5. - 341 Rochdale Road Oldham Oldham OL1 2HD
   Non illuminated, traditional 2 x 48-sheet paper and paste advertising panels to replace existing dilapidated 48-sheet panel, steel hoarding and PVC advert.
   Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Oldham | Date: 2024-02-22
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6. - 210 Oldham Road Royton Oldham OL2 5AA
   Part single storey and part two storey side extension
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2024-01-09
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7. - Footpath O/S Electricity Substation Mildred Avenue Royton Oldham
   1 x 9 meter wooden telegraph pole.
   Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Oldham | Date: 2023-06-13
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8. - Footpath To The Side Of 3 Saint Philips Drive Royton Oldham
   1 x 9 meter wooden telegraph pole
   Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Oldham | Date: 2023-06-13
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A brief summary of Long Sight in Greater Manchester

Long Sight is a settlement located in Greater Manchester, England.

Property prices in Long Sight show an average sale price of £228,115, 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 Long Sight a particularly low-crime area.

Long Sight 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.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Long Sight 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.

Planning Activity in Long Sight

In the last 24 months, 35 planning applications were submitted near Long Sight. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Long Sight may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 62 days on average, decisions near Long Sight slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Long Sight were full planning applications (18), outline applications (4), telecoms (4). Full planning applications account for 51% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 9 medium-scale applications, 22 smaller schemes were submitted.

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Related Planning Guides

• What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
• What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
• How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.