Lydgate, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lydgate, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · settlement
Planning applications in Lydgate are administered by Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Lydgate
Lydgate is a quaint village located within the civil parish of Saddleworth in the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham, Greater Manchester. With its own church, Lydgate has historical ties to the Agbrigg Wapentake, which was part of the former West Riding of Yorkshire. This village offers a unique blend of rural charm and historical significance, making it an interesting area for planning applications and community development.
District: Saddleworth
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £228,525 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Oldham
- Parliamentary constituency: Oldham East and Saddleworth
- LSOA: Oldham 022E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lydgate.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lydgate.
- 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 Lydgate based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
41 planning applications found near Lydgate.
- HOU/356288/26 · Received: Mon 25 May 2026 · Validated: Mon 15 Jun 2026 - 226 Oldham Road Lydgate Oldham OL4 4DN
Part two storey part single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-06-15 - HOU/356288/26 - 226 Oldham Road Lydgate Oldham OL4 4DN
Part two storey part single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-06-15 - HOU/356050/26 - 26 Saint Annes Crescent Grasscroft Oldham OL4 4JH
Part demolition of existing garage and erection of a two storey side extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-05-28 - HOU/356294/26 - 20 Beech Lane Grasscroft Oldham OL4 4EP
Two storey side/rear extension and single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-05-27 - - 128 Oldham Road Grasscroft Oldham OL4 4HZ
Variation of condition no. 2 (Approved Details Schedule) relating to app no. HOU/353467/24.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - CEA/355874/26 - 226 Oldham Road Lydgate Oldham OL4 4DN
Certificate of lawful application for a proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-03-27 - - 226 Oldham Road Lydgate Oldham OL4 4DN
Certificate of lawful application for a proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 3 Beech Hill Road Grasscroft Oldham OL4 4DR
1) Erection of a single storey rear extension 2) Erection of a single storey side extension 3) Garage conversion 4) Erection of a raised deck to render rear elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 7 Sharon Avenue Grasscroft Oldham OL4 4HP
Non Material Amendment relating to app no. HOU/353560/24 for 1) Rearrangement of proposed external facing materials on side and rear elevations of the main dwelling house. Materials as per the approve
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 128 Oldham Road Grasscroft Oldham OL4 4HZ
Non-Material Amendment associated with application HOU/353467/24.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 9 Clough Lane Grasscroft Oldham OL4 4EW
Discharge of condition no. 4 (Insulation details) relating to app no. LBC/352750/24.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Oldham | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - The Barns Clough Lane Grasscroft OL4 4EW
Discharge of conditions 3 (Materials Approval), 6 (Bats), 8 (Landscaping/Replacement trees), 9 (Construction Management Plan), 10 (Drainage) relating to PA/345054/20
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Oldham | Date: 2025-07-15
View full details - - Lower Hills Farm Burnedge Lane Grasscroft Oldham OL4 4DZ
Demolition of existing agricultural building and replacement with single storey dwellinghouse.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 4 Sharon Avenue Grasscroft Oldham OL4 4HP
1) Single storey extension 2) First floor extension 3) Alterations to existing dwelling including formation of new upper floor accommodation 4) Formation of new roof structure. 5) Detached garage/outb
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 29 Burnedge Fold Road Grasscroft Oldham OL4 4EE
First floor front and rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2025-04-14
View full details - - 7 Sharon Avenue Grasscroft Oldham OL4 4HP
Non Material Amendment relating to app no. HOU/353560/24 - Rearrangement of proposed external facing materials on side and rear elevations of the main dwelling house from white render to timber claddi
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Oldham | Date: 2025-02-14
View full details - - 63 Oldham Road Grasscroft Oldham OL4 4JE
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) relating to application HOU/348259/22
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Oldham | Date: 2024-08-09
View full details - - 46 Burnedge Fold Road Grasscroft Oldham OL4 4EE
Erection of a three storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2024-08-02
View full details - - 9 Clough Lane Grasscroft Oldham OL4 4EW
Replacement of selected non-original windows and door. Internal wall and roof insulation to selected areas. New insulated solid floor to back extension. Heat pump in back garden, replacement of existi
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Oldham | Date: 2024-04-24
View full details - - 19 Beech Hill Road Grasscroft Oldham OL4 4DR
Erection of a pitched roof front dormer and first floor side extension. Widening existing bay window to the front elevation at ground and first floor level, alterations to elevations and internal remo
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2023-12-27
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A brief summary of Lydgate in Greater Manchester
Lydgate is a quaint village located within the civil parish of Saddleworth in the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham, Greater Manchester. With its own church, Lydgate has historical ties to the Agbrigg Wapentake, which was part of the former West Riding of Yorkshire. This village offers a unique blend of rural charm and historical significance, making it an interesting area for planning applications and community development. It sits within the Saddleworth district.
Property prices in Lydgate show an average sale price of £228,525, 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 Lydgate a particularly low-crime area.
Lydgate 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 Lydgate includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Huddersfield Narrow Canal SSSI. 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 Lydgate
In the last 24 months, 39 planning applications were submitted near Lydgate. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Lydgate.
At 67 days on average, decisions near Lydgate slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Lydgate were full planning applications (13), discharge of conditions (6), amendments (5). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 7 medium-scale applications, 24 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 21 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 16 applications
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