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Planning in Long Sight

Approved
97%
57 of 58 decided
Decision time
about 12 weeks
on average

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

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Around Long Sight

Postcode districts

OL1 152 applications in the last 12 monthsOL2 164 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council

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About Long Sight

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

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Long Sight a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Long Sight, 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, 70 planning applications were submitted near Long Sight. Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (16), telecoms (4), outline applications (3). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Long Sight?
In the last 24 months, 70 planning applications were submitted near Long Sight. The approval rate is 97%.
How long do planning decisions take near Long Sight?
The average planning decision time near Long Sight is 86 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 Long Sight?
The planning approval rate near Long Sight is 97%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Long Sight?
The most common type of planning application near Long Sight is full planning applications, with 16 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Long Sight?
You can search and track planning applications near Long Sight on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.