Sholver, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sholver, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · settlement
Planning applications in Sholver are administered by Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Sholver
Sholver is a residential area located in Oldham, Greater Manchester, positioned two miles northeast of Oldham's commercial centre. Nestled in the valley of the River Beal, it boasts elevated views and proximity to open countryside, near the source of the River Medlock and adjacent to the border with Saddleworth. This unique location may impact planning applications, particularly those related to residential development and environmental considerations.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Oldham
- Parliamentary constituency: Oldham East and Saddleworth
- LSOA: Oldham 007E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sholver.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sholver.
- 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 Sholver based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Sholver.
- NMA/356389/26 · Received: Fri 12 Jun 2026 · Validated: Fri 12 Jun 2026 - 85 Haven Lane Oldham OL4 2QH
Non-Material ammendment associated with application HOU/355423/25
Status: Undecided | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-06-12 - FUL/356298/26 - 646 Ripponden Road Oldham OL4 2LW
Change of use of House of Multiple Occupancy (Sui Generis) into Family Assessment Centre (C2).
Status: Undecided | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-05-28 - NMA/356279/26 - Land Off Haven Lane Moorside Oldham OL4 2QH
Non-Material amendment associated with application RES/346698/21 - Amendment to boundary fences on eastern boundary
Status: Approved | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-05-22 - HOU/356217/26 - Heys Farm Turf Pit Lane Oldham OL4 2ND
Conversion of existing ancillary storage (C3) associated with existing detached dwelling to form a "Granny Annexe", home gym, laundry and garage including minor elevational changes and installation of
Status: Undecided | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-05-13 - - 4 Haugh Hill Road Oldham OL4 2NQ
Single storey rear extension with a maximum length of 4.60m, maximum height of 3.20m, and height to eaves of 2.53m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - 18 Spring Hall Rise Oldham OL4 2TE
Variation of conditions 2 (Approved Plans) and 3 (Materials) associated with HOU/352039/23
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Oldham | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - St Thomas C Of E Primary School Coleridge Road Oldham OL1 4RL
Construction of a treehouse on the playground.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - 69 Rakewood Drive Oldham OL4 2NP
Variation of condition no. 2 relating to app no. HOU/354029/25 - amend the roofline of the proposed extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Oldham | Date: 2025-07-18
View full details - - Land Off Haven Lane Moorside Oldham OL4 2QH
Application for removal of condition no. 17 (requirement for traffic calming measures prior to occupation of the approved dwellings) relating to app no. PA/338917/16
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Oldham | Date: 2024-08-09
View full details - - Land Off Haven Lane Haven Lane Moorside Oldham OL4 2QH
Discharge of condition no.16 (Construction Method Statement) relating to app no. PA/338917/16
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Oldham | Date: 2023-06-21
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A brief summary of Sholver in Greater Manchester
Sholver is a residential area located in Oldham, Greater Manchester, positioned two miles northeast of Oldham's commercial centre. Nestled in the valley of the River Beal, it boasts elevated views and proximity to open countryside, near the source of the River Medlock and adjacent to the border with Saddleworth. This unique location may impact planning applications, particularly those related to residential development and environmental considerations.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Sholver a particularly low-crime area.
Sholver 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, Sholver 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 Sholver
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Sholver. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 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 Sholver.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Sholver slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Sholver were full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 41% 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, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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