Oldham, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Oldham, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · Town
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.
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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 West, Chadderton and Royton
- LSOA: Oldham 024C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Oldham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Oldham.
- 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 Oldham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
26 planning applications found near Oldham.
- - Foundry Street Oldham OL8 1FR
Non-Material Amendment to wording of Condition 13 associated with application FUL/352158/23 to take account of the proposed design solution for the ventilation for the building
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - HOU/355718/26 - 17 Jackson Close Oldham OL8 1EJ
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-03-15 - - Manchester Chambers West Street Oldham OL1 1LF
Discharge of conditions 4 (demolition method statement) and 5 (treatment of exposed surfaces) relating to app no. OUT/354325/25.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 49 - 51 George Street Oldham OL1 1LT
Alterations to the shopfront and upgrade to the original signage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Foundry Street Oldham OL8 1FR
Discharge of condition 14 (Sustainability) associated with application FUL/352158/23.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 49 - 51 George Street Oldham OL1 1LT
Replacement of internally illuminated fascia sign to front elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Sainsbury's Supermarkets 60 Union Street Oldham OL1 1DJ
Prior approval for installation of a non-domestic, flat roof-mounted solar PV installation. 720 modules are designed for the system. Each panel is rated at 455W, totaling a system size of 327.60kW.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 17 Jackson Close Oldham OL8 1EJ
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 98 Union Street Oldham OL1 1DU
Erection of 1 no. illuminated fascia sign to the front elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Land Rear Of Alexandra Centre Retail Park Park Road Oldham OL4 1SA
Discharge of conditions 3 (Surface Water Drainage) and 8 (Remediation Strategy) associated with VAR/353605/24.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - 70 - 72 George Street Oldham OL1 1LS
Erection of 1 no. illuminated fascia sign to the front elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Oldham | Date: 2025-12-31
View full details - - 70 - 72 George Street Oldham OL1 1LS
New shop front to widen entrance and add composite cladding front elevation with led light.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2025-12-31
View full details - - 7 Silver Street Oldham OL1 1HU
Erection of a shipping container to serve hot/cold food to takeaway.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - Telephone Exchange Chaucer Street Oldham OL1 1BA
1) Erection of new generator exhaust system 2) Installation of rising exhaust section 3) Installation of roof mounted flue 4) Installation of silencer.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - 30 Brookfield Street Oldham OL8 1DD
Front dormer.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2025-09-12
View full details - - 15 Wellington Road Oldham OL8 1RU
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - Century Works, Kalys Carpets Havelock Street Oldham OL8 1LA
Change of use from a Warehouse (B8) to a vehicle maintenance and MOT business (B2).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Oldham | Date: 2025-02-12
View full details - - Test Application Spindles Shopping Centre Upper Mall George Street Oldham OL1 1HD
TEST APPLICATION
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2024-12-01
View full details - - 17 Jackson Close Oldham OL8 1EJ
Revised application for part two storey part single storey side extension relating to approved application HOU/347635/21
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2024-05-16
View full details - - Foundry Street Oldham OL8 1FR
Erection of a part single, two storey building comprising 15 one-bedroom supported living apartments (Use Class C3 (b)) with ancillary staff and communal facilities and associated parking and garden a
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2023-12-27
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A brief summary of Oldham in Greater Manchester
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 £228,115, 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 Oldham a particularly low-crime area.
Oldham 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Oldham
In the last 24 months, 83 planning applications were submitted near Oldham. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Oldham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 75 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 Oldham were full planning applications (39), discharge of conditions (9), outline applications (8). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 13 medium-scale applications, 64 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
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.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 29 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 52 applications
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