How long do planning decisions take near Pitses?

The average planning decision time near Pitses is 88 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Pitses?

The planning approval rate near Pitses is 77%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Pitses?

The most common type of planning application near Pitses is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Pitses?

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Pitses, Greater Manchester Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Pitses, Greater Manchester.

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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 029A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Pitses.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Pitses.

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 Pitses based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Pitses.

- 14 Moorwood Drive Oldham OL8 2XD
1)Two storey side extension 2) Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-01-16
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- 65 Manor Road Oldham OL4 5NB
Erection of a part single part two storey side extension, two storey rear extension, and provision of a dropped kerb to facilitate vehicular access.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2025-02-20
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- 1 Ferndale Close Oldham OL4 5NL
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed change of use from residential to a Residential Children's Care Home for up to two children with two carers working on rota basis.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Oldham | Date: 2025-01-07
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- 317 Abbey Hills Road Oldham OL4 5LX
Erection and display of 1 no. internally illuminated fascia sign and 1 no. internally illuminated projecting sign
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Oldham | Date: 2024-08-23
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- 317 Abbey Hills Road Oldham OL4 5LX
Installation of new shop frontage, and erection of externally mounted flue to the rear elevation of the existing outbuilding to the rear.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2024-08-23
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A brief summary of Pitses in Greater Manchester

Pitses is a settlement located in Greater Manchester, England.

Property prices in Pitses 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 Pitses a particularly low-crime area.

Pitses 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Pitses includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lowside Brickworks SSSI; 5 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Pitses

In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Pitses. Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of 88 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Pitses.

The average decision period of 88 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Pitses were full planning applications (8), outline applications (3), amendments (3). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.

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