Oldham Edge, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Oldham Edge, Greater Manchester.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Oldham
- Parliamentary constituency: Oldham East and Saddleworth
- LSOA: Oldham 002D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Oldham Edge.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Oldham Edge.
- 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 Edge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Oldham Edge.
- - Rear Of 71 Aster Street Lilly Street Oldham OL1 2LA
9m Medium Wooden Pole OGEAA4271582
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 282 Oldham Road Royton Oldham OL2 5AN
Change of use from a 2-bedroom dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a 4-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 41 Hansby Close Oldham OL1 2UA
Single story rear extension. Length - 4.50m Maximum Height - 3.20m Height to Eaves - 2.60m
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Oldham | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 341 Rochdale Road Oldham Oldham OL1 2HD
Non illuminated, traditional 2 x 48-sheet paper and paste advertising panels to replace existing dilapidated 48-sheet panel, steel hoarding and PVC advert.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Oldham | Date: 2024-02-22
View full details - - 210 Oldham Road Royton Oldham OL2 5AA
Part single storey and part two storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2024-01-09
View full details - - Footpath To The Side Of 3 Saint Philips Drive Royton Oldham
1 x 9 meter wooden telegraph pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Oldham | Date: 2023-06-13
View full details - - Footpath O/S Electricity Substation Mildred Avenue Royton Oldham
1 x 9 meter wooden telegraph pole.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Oldham | Date: 2023-06-13
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A brief summary of Oldham Edge in Greater Manchester
Oldham Edge is a settlement located in Greater Manchester, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Oldham Edge a particularly low-crime area.
Oldham Edge 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 Edge 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 Edge
In the last 24 months, 34 planning applications were submitted near Oldham Edge. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 92 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Oldham Edge may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 92 days, decisions near Oldham Edge take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Oldham Edge were full planning applications (19), telecoms (4), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 56% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 8 medium-scale applications, 23 smaller schemes were submitted.
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