Shawfield, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Shawfield, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · settlement
Planning applications in Shawfield are administered by Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Shawfield
Shawfield is an industrial and commercial area within the Royal Burgh of Rutherglen, located just north of the town centre in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. Bordered by the River Clyde to the east and the Glasgow neighbourhood of Oatlands to the north, Shawfield is also adjacent to the Polmadie and Toryglen districts to the south-west. Key transport links include a road bridge connecting to Dalmarnock, Bridgeton, and Glasgow Green, making it a significant location for planning applications related to industrial development and infrastructure.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £207,814 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Rochdale
- Parliamentary constituency: Rochdale
- LSOA: Rochdale 010F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Shawfield.
- 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 Shawfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Shawfield.
- - 35 OAKSHAW DRIVE, ROCHDALE, OL12 7PF
Application for a certificate of lawfulness for a proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 442 EDENFIELD ROAD, ROCHDALE, OL12 7PD
Prior Approval for proposed change of use of the 2 upper floors from hairdresser (Class E) to 2 no. residential flats (Class C3) Use of rear site area as car parking and bin storage. (Re-submission of
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 351 EDENFIELD ROAD, ROCHDALE, OL11 5YY
Application for a certificate of lawfulness for the existing use of property as a 5-bed HMO (Use Class C4)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 27 Hargate Avenue Rochdale OL12 7GL
Work to one protected Ash Tree under TPO 099 (ref. T5):- reduce from property by 2-3 meters
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2025-06-25
View full details - - 8 Aspen Gardens Rochdale OL12 7PG
Single storey side and rear extension and the formation of new steps following demolition of existing conservatory
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - 20 Phyllis Street Rochdale OL12 7NA
Single-storey side and rear link extension to existing detached garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2024-06-21
View full details - - 75 Oakshaw Drive Rochdale OL12 7PF
Single storey first floor side extension above existing garage together with new canopy over existing garage door
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2024-01-19
View full details - - Land At Baildon Road Rochdale OL12 7NG
Submission of details to comply with conditions 4 (drainage), 5 (levels). 6 (materials) and 7 (fenestration) of planning permission 22/00814/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2023-02-02
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A brief summary of Shawfield in Greater Manchester
Shawfield is an industrial and commercial area within the Royal Burgh of Rutherglen, located just north of the town centre in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. Bordered by the River Clyde to the east and the Glasgow neighbourhood of Oatlands to the north, Shawfield is also adjacent to the Polmadie and Toryglen districts to the south-west. Key transport links include a road bridge connecting to Dalmarnock, Bridgeton, and Glasgow Green, making it a significant location for planning applications related to industrial development and infrastructure.
Property prices in Shawfield show an average sale price of £207,814, 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 Shawfield a particularly low-crime area.
Shawfield has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Moorgate Avenue, Spotland Bridge, Spotland Fold, Catley Lane Head. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Shawfield includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Shawfield 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 Shawfield
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Shawfield. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Shawfield may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Shawfield were full planning applications (11), outline applications (7), tree works (4). 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, 1 medium-scale application, 22 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.