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Planning in Shaw

Approved
93%
25 of 27 decided
Decision time
about 12 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Shaw in the last 24 months, from Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.

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About Shaw

Shaw is a vibrant ward within the civil parish of Shaw and Crompton, located in the Oldham district of Greater Manchester, England, approximately 9 miles from Manchester city centre. As of 2021, the built-up area of Shaw and Crompton had a population of 18,245, while the ward itself was home to 10,045 residents. Historically part of Lancashire until 1974, Shaw offers a mix of residential and community planning opportunities. It sits within the Shaw and Crompton district.

Property prices in Shaw show an average sale price of £228,525, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Shaw 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 Shaw, 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, 45 planning applications were submitted near Shaw. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 85 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Shaw?
In the last 24 months, 45 planning applications were submitted near Shaw. The approval rate is 93%.
How long do planning decisions take near Shaw?
The average planning decision time near Shaw is 85 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 Shaw?
The planning approval rate near Shaw is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Shaw?
The most common type of planning application near Shaw is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Shaw?
You can search and track planning applications near Shaw on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.