How long do planning decisions take near Newhey?

The average planning decision time near Newhey is 59 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 Newhey?

The planning approval rate near Newhey is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Newhey?

The most common type of planning application near Newhey is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Newhey?

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Newhey, Greater Manchester Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Newhey, Greater Manchester.

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About Newhey

Newhey is a village located within the town of Milnrow, part of the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale in Greater Manchester, England. Situated at the foot of the South Pennines, it benefits from easy access via Junction 21 of the M62 motorway and is positioned along the River Beal, approximately 3 miles east-southeast of Rochdale and 10 miles northeast of Manchester. This strategic location makes Newhey an area of interest for planning applications, particularly in relation to transport and housing developments.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £209,020 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Rochdale
Parliamentary constituency: Rochdale
LSOA: Rochdale 013A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Newhey.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Newhey based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Newhey.

- 9, Cotton Hill, Milnrow, Rochdale, OL16 3FX
Works to protected trees (TPO034) as follows:- 1 No. Sycamore Tree - remove by section down; basal wound and impinging on boundary fence. 1 No. Ash Tree - remove a single limb back to union away from
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2025-12-23
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- Newhey Road Playground Newhey Rochdale OL16 4JF
Installation of a playzone facility on existing MUGA pitch together with associated fencing, ball stop and flood lighting
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2024-11-12
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- 17 Gordon Street Newhey Milnrow Rochdale OL16 3SL
Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed rear dormer and a single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2024-10-23
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- 13 Bealbank Close Milnrow Rochdale OL16 4LF
Proposed felling of T13 (sycamore tree) subject to Tree Preservation Order TPO141 together with replanting of 2 new trees.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2024-05-16
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A brief summary of Newhey in Greater Manchester

Property prices in Newhey show an average sale price of £209,020, 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 Newhey a particularly low-crime area.

Newhey has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Butterworth Hall, No data available for publication by HE, Butterworth Hall (Municipal Buildings). 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.

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Planning Activity in Newhey

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Newhey. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 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 Newhey.

At 59 days on average, decisions near Newhey slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Newhey were full planning applications (4), outline applications (2), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.

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