How long do planning decisions take near New Delph?

The average planning decision time near New Delph is 71 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 New Delph?

The planning approval rate near New Delph is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near New Delph?

The most common type of planning application near New Delph is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near New Delph?

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New Delph, Greater Manchester Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near New Delph, Greater Manchester.

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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 East and Saddleworth
LSOA: Oldham 020D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near New Delph.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near New Delph.

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 New Delph based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near New Delph.

- 6 Rose Hill Delph Oldham OL3 5ED
Certificate of Lawful application for a single storey side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-02-11
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- Gatehead Farm Gate Head Road Delph Oldham Oldham OL3 5QE
Replacement of the front door with a wooden front door.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-02-09
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- 2 Brooke View Delph Oldham OL3 5GF
Singe storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-01-14
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- 26 Grains Road Delph Oldham OL3 5DS
Erection of a rear dormer
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2025-02-20
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- O/S 39 Stoneswood Road Delph Oldham OL3 5DY
1 x 9m light pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Oldham | Date: 2025-01-04
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- O/S 37 Stoneswood Road Delph Oldham OL3 5DY
1 x 9m light pole (OGEA13627169)
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Oldham | Date: 2024-06-29
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- Gatehead Mill Delph New Road Delph Oldham OL3 5DB
Retrospective application to retain two level car park
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2024-06-21
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- Land On Delph New Road Oldham OL3 5BY
Revision of application PA/343735/19 for an erection of two new dwellings.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2023-09-08
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- 1 And 2 Delph Lodge Huddersfield Road Delph Oldham OL3 5EQ
Excavation and replacement of cobbles in front of number numbers 1 and 2 Delph lodge to facilitate a cable for an Electric Vehicle Charger underground.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Oldham | Date: 2023-08-16
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A brief summary of New Delph in Greater Manchester

New Delph is a settlement located in Greater Manchester, England.

Property prices in New Delph 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 New Delph a particularly low-crime area.

New Delph 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 New Delph includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ladcastle and Den Quarries 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 New Delph

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near New Delph. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near New Delph.

The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near New Delph were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (2), telecoms (2). Full planning applications account for 46% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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