Middleton, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Middleton, Greater Manchester.
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Planning applications in Middleton are administered by Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Middleton
Middleton is a town located in the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale, Greater Manchester, situated along the River Irk. Approximately 5 miles from both Rochdale and Manchester, it boasts a population of 42,972 as recorded in the 2011 Census. Positioned on the northern edge of Manchester, Middleton is bordered by Blackley to the south and Moston to the southeast, making it a key area for planning applications in the region.
Population: 42,972
District: Rochdale
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Area Information
- Admin district: Rochdale
- Parliamentary constituency: Heywood and Middleton North
- LSOA: Rochdale 022D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Middleton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Middleton.
- 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 Middleton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
27 planning applications found near Middleton.
- - 289A OLDHAM ROAD, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 2DW
Change of use of first floor & second floor into 3 units (use class E(c) (iii), rear dormer extension, installation of external staircase and new door at first floor side elevation, insertion of roofl
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 19-21 Boarshaw Road, Middleton, M24 6BR
Change of use of a former public house (The Nook) and associated car park to a hand car wash (Sui Generis) and ancilliary office and storage, together with the installation of associated equipment and
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - PL/2026/0108 - 19-21 Boarshaw Road, Middleton, M24 6BR
Change of use of a former public house (The Nook) and associated car park to a hand car wash (Sui Generis) and ancilliary office and storage, together with the installation of associated equipment and
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 15 BYRON ROAD, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 2PP
Single storey side and rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - COTTON TREE INN, 110 BOARSHAW ROAD, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 2WH
Change of use from a Public House (Sui-Generis) to retail unit on ground floor (Use class E) (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - COTTON TREE INN, 110 BOARSHAW ROAD, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 2WH
4No Externally Illuminated fascia signs, 1 Illuminated projecting sign and 8no internally illuminated board signs to the front and side elevations (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 37 Rochdale Road Middleton Rochdale M24 2PT
Subdivision of single dwelling into two dwellings with associated internal alterations, structural repairs, replacement of windows and doors, car parking and hard landscaping
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 58A LONG STREET, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 6UQ
Prior approval for change of use from first floor offices (Class E) to 5 apartments (Class C3) including alterations to fenestration on side and rear elevations level.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 83 FIELDING STREET, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 6BG
Section 73 application to vary condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission 24/00125/FUL (Erection of four no. one bedroom, self-contained apartments together with the creation of 4 new parking
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Middleton Old Cemetery Long Street Middleton Rochdale M24 6AN
Repairs to a section of the cemetery boundary wall along Church Brow
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - Middleton Cricket Club Towncroft Avenue Middleton M24 5DA
The proposed installation of a telecommunications base station comprising a 25m pine tree monopole supporting 6 no. antennas and 2 no. transmission dishes, together with 6 no. equipment cabinets and 1
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - Land Off Hanson Close, Middleton
Submission of details to comply with condition 14 (biodiversity enhancements) on planning permission 22/01538/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - Land At Boarshaw Road / Clough Street Middleton
Submission of details to comply with conditions 2 (drainage), 3 (land contamination), 4 (material samples), 5 (boundary treatment) and 7 (biodiversity enhancements) on planning permission 25/00177/REM
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - Land At Boarshaw Road / Clough Street Middleton M24 2WQ
Section 73 Application to vary Condition 1 (Approved Plans) of reserved matters application 25/00177/REM (access, appearance, landscaping and layout pursuant to application 24/00646/OUT for the erecti
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - Opposite 77 Boarshaw Road, Middleton, M24 6BR
Installation of one 9m high light wooden pole (TFGN Buffer, Conservation Area, Adopted Highway)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2025-08-29
View full details - - Opposite 1 Hillside Drive, Middleton, M24 2LS
Installation of 1 10m high light wooden pole
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2025-06-18
View full details - - O/S 2 Browning Road Middleton M24 2WG
Regulation 5 notification for the installation of 9m high wooden pole outside 2 Browning Rd- Constraints -part on adopted highway
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2025-06-09
View full details - - 68 Rochdale Road Middleton M24 2PU
Conversion of existing ground and first floors to 4 self-contained apartments. Installation of new windows to all elevations, insertion of roof lights and construction of a gated entrance to the side
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2025-05-27
View full details - - 49 Lulworth Road Middleton M24 2QH
Part two-storey, part single-storey side extension, single-storey rear extension and alterations to existing rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2025-01-23
View full details - - 35 Hillside Drive Middleton Rochdale M24 2LS
Erection of one detached garage - Retrospective
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2024-09-06
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A brief summary of Middleton in Greater Manchester
Middleton is a town located in the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale, Greater Manchester, situated along the River Irk. Approximately 5 miles from both Rochdale and Manchester, it boasts a population of 42,972 as recorded in the 2011 Census. Positioned on the northern edge of Manchester, Middleton is bordered by Blackley to the south and Moston to the southeast, making it a key area for planning applications in the region. The Town has a population of approximately 42,972. It sits within the Rochdale district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Middleton a particularly low-crime area.
Middleton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Manchester Old Road, Middleton Town Centre. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Middleton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Rochdale Canal SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Rochdale Canal. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Middleton 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 Middleton
In the last 24 months, 45 planning applications were submitted near Middleton. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of -22 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Middleton maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of -22 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Middleton were full planning applications (17), outline applications (13), discharge of conditions (8). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 8 medium-scale applications, 32 smaller schemes were submitted.
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