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Planning in Newhey

Only 6 decisions near Newhey in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

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

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Around Newhey

Postcode districts

OL16 145 applications in the last 12 monthsOL2 164 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council

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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.

Property prices in Newhey show an average sale price of £207,814, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Newhey area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Newhey 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, Newhey 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Newhey, 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, 12 planning applications were submitted near Newhey.

The most common types were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Newhey?
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Newhey.
What types of planning applications are most common near Newhey?
The most common type of planning application near Newhey is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Newhey?
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