How long do planning decisions take near Slattocks?

The average planning decision time near Slattocks is 82 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 Slattocks?

The planning approval rate near Slattocks is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Slattocks?

The most common type of planning application near Slattocks is discharge of conditions, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Slattocks?

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Slattocks, Greater Manchester Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Slattocks, Greater Manchester.

Greater Manchester · England · settlement

Planning applications in Slattocks are administered by Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: Rochdale
Parliamentary constituency: Heywood and Middleton North
LSOA: Rochdale 021B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Slattocks based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Slattocks.

- Land Adjacent To Rochdale Road At Hillbank Street And Church Avenue, Middleton, M24 2RB
Section 73 application to vary Condition 2 (Plans) of planning permission PL/2025/1301 in order to remove a parking space, reduce the size of the garage and introduce more soft landscaping at the fron
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2026-02-26
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- Land Adjacent To Rochdale Road At Hillbank Street And Church Avenue, Middleton, M24 2RB
Application for non-material amendment to planning permission 25/00776/VRCON to vary Condition 2 (Approved Plans) comprising the removal of the proposed basements from plots 1-3
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2025-11-04
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- Unit 2 Stakehill Industrial Estate Stakehill Lane Middleton M24 2UG
Submission of details to comply with conditions 4 (external lighting) and 5 (site layout plan) on planning permission 22/01193/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2025-09-26
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- 33-35 Thornham Lane Rochdale M24 2RE
Alterations to roof including raising the ridge height together with a first floor rear extension, installation of window to side elevation and application of render to side and rear elevations.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2023-01-05
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A brief summary of Slattocks in Greater Manchester

Slattocks is a settlement located in Greater Manchester, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Slattocks a particularly low-crime area.

Slattocks has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Castleton (South). 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 Slattocks includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Rochdale Canal SSSI; 5 Ancient Woodland sites; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Rochdale Canal. 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 Slattocks

In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Slattocks. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 82 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Slattocks may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision period of 82 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Slattocks were discharge of conditions (6), full planning applications (4), outline applications (2).

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 3 medium-scale applications, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.

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