Smithy Bridge, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Smithy Bridge, Greater Manchester.
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Planning applications in Smithy Bridge are administered by Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Smithy Bridge
Smithy Bridge is a suburb of Littleborough within the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale, Greater Manchester. It is conveniently located near Hollingworth Lake Country Park and has access to the Rochdale Canal, along with its own railway station, making it an attractive area for potential development. Historically, it served as a route for packhorse trips to Yorkshire, adding to its significance in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £228,870 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Rochdale
- Parliamentary constituency: Rochdale
- LSOA: Rochdale 003A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Smithy Bridge.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Smithy Bridge.
- 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 Smithy Bridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Smithy Bridge.
- - HIGHER CLEGGSWOOD FARM, HIGHER LAKEWOOD, RAKEWOOD ROAD, LITTLEBOROUGH, OL15 0AZ
Application for non-material amendment to planning permission 23/01268/HOUS comprising of 3 new windows to basement, removal ground floor walk on rooflight and associated external works
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 24 LINCOLN DRIVE, LITTLEBOROUGH, OL15 0NE
Single-storey rear extension and insertion of window to ground floor side elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 10 MILL FOLD GARDENS, LITTLEBOROUGH, OL15 8SA
Prior approval for a proposed single storey rear extension measuring 4.71m from the original dwelling (with a maximum height of 3.61m and height to eaves to 2.67m
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 16 Heald Close Littleborough Rochdale OL15 0DL
Single storey rear extension including alterations to roof and fenestration of existing side extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - Former Akzo Nobel Site, Hollingworth Road, Littleborough
Submission of details to comply with Condition 33 (Boundary Treatments) of planning permission 21/01146/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2025-07-23
View full details - - Former Akzo Nobel Site, Hollingworth Road, Littleborough
Submission of details to comply with condition 20 (Travel Plan) of planning permission 21/01146/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2025-07-23
View full details - - Lake Bank Littleborough Rochdale OL15 0DW
Regulation 5 for the installation of a cabinet at Lake Bank -
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - Former Akzo Nobel Site, Hollingworth Road, Littleborough
Submission of details to comply with condition 13 (Canal Stability Buffer) on planning permission 21/01146/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2023-06-14
View full details - - 43A Lake Bank Littleborough OL15 0DQ
Conversion of rear outdoor space and car park to create additional café area and garden space and associated work including siting of container, boundary treatment and raised planted area (Class E) -
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2023-05-26
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A brief summary of Smithy Bridge in Greater Manchester
Smithy Bridge is a suburb of Littleborough within the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale, Greater Manchester. It is conveniently located near Hollingworth Lake Country Park and has access to the Rochdale Canal, along with its own railway station, making it an attractive area for potential development. Historically, it served as a route for packhorse trips to Yorkshire, adding to its significance in the region.
Property prices in Smithy Bridge show an average sale price of £228,870, 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 Smithy Bridge a particularly low-crime area.
Smithy Bridge has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hollingworth Fold, Littleborough Town Centre, Clegg Village, Rakewood, Townhouse. 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 Smithy Bridge includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Rochdale Canal SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 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 Smithy Bridge
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Smithy Bridge. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Smithy Bridge.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Smithy Bridge were outline applications (7), full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (6).
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