Search Rakewood planning applications
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Planning in Rakewood
Only 1 decision near Rakewood in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Rakewood in the last 24 months, from Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.
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About Rakewood
Rakewood is a locality within the township of Butterworth, situated in the southeastern part of Rochdale, Greater Manchester. Covering 12.1 square miles in the scenic South Pennines, it includes several nearby settlements such as Milnrow and Newhey. Historically part of Lancashire, Rakewood is bordered by natural features like Bleakedgate Moor and Clegg Moor, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to residential and environmental developments. In 1891, the population of the parish was recorded at 9,438, highlighting its historical significance.
Property prices in Rakewood show an average sale price of £221,652, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Rakewood 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 Rakewood a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Rakewood has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Rakewood 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 Rakewood, 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, 1 planning application was submitted near Rakewood.
The most common types were amendments (1).