Search Oldham planning applications
46 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Oldham · updated daily · Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council
- 26 Neild Street Oldham OL8 1QGAwaiting decisionSecond floor extension and change of use from a dwelling house to a 5 bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (Revision of application FUL/350077/22)Received 9 Nov 2026FUL/356963/26
- 361 Park Road Oldham OL4 1SFAwaiting decision2 no. single storey rear extensionsReceived 5 Nov 2026HOU/357006/26
- 8 Magnolia Gardens Oldham OL8 1HWAwaiting decisionErection of a fenceReceived 29 Oct 2026HOU/356531/26
- 57 Lord Street Oldham OL1 3DHAwaiting decisionCertificate of Lawful application for change of use from public house to residential dwelling.Received 21 Oct 2026CEU/356910/26
- 32 Brompton Street Oldham OL4 1ABAwaiting decision1) Front and rear dormers 2) Part single, part two storey rear extensionReceived 20 Oct 2026HOU/357002/26
Planning in Oldham
- Approved
- 92%
- 119 of 125 decided
- Decision time
- about 12 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Oldham in the last 24 months, from Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Oldham
Postcode districts
OL8 138 applications in the last 12 monthsOL1 152 applications in the last 12 monthsOL4 187 applications in the last 12 monthsOL9 207 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council
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About Oldham
Oldham, located in Greater Manchester, England, is situated on elevated terrain between the rivers Irk and Medlock, approximately 5 miles southeast of Rochdale and 7 miles northeast of Manchester City Centre. As the administrative hub of the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham, the town had a population of 242,003 as of 2021, making it a significant area for planning applications and development opportunities in the region.
Property prices in Oldham show an average sale price of £228,525, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Oldham 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 Oldham 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, Oldham 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 Oldham, 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, 189 planning applications were submitted near Oldham. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 87 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (37), outline applications (12), discharge of conditions (11).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).