Old Tame, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Old Tame, Greater Manchester.
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About Old Tame
Denshaw is a quaint village located in the civil parish of Saddleworth within the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham, Greater Manchester. Nestled in the Pennines near the source of the River Tame, it is approximately 4.6 miles northeast of Oldham and 3.3 miles north-northwest of Uppermill. With a population of around 500, Denshaw offers a unique setting for potential planning applications in the region.
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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 013B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Old Tame.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Old Tame.
- 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 Old Tame based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Old Tame.
- - Land At White Hill Quarry Burn Farm Off Buckstones Road Oldham
Request for Environmental Impact Assessment Screening Opinion for quarrying of stone and gravel
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-03-19
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A brief summary of Old Tame in Greater Manchester
Denshaw is a quaint village located in the civil parish of Saddleworth within the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham, Greater Manchester. Nestled in the Pennines near the source of the River Tame, it is approximately 4.6 miles northeast of Oldham and 3.3 miles north-northwest of Uppermill. With a population of around 500, Denshaw offers a unique setting for potential planning applications in the region.
Property prices in Old Tame 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 Old Tame a particularly low-crime area.
Old Tame 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Old Tame 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 Old Tame
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Old Tame. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 138 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Old Tame may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 138 days, decisions near Old Tame take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Old Tame were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 20% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.