How long do planning decisions take near Tame Water?

The average planning decision time near Tame Water is 63 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 Tame Water?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Tame Water?

The most common type of planning application near Tame Water is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Tame Water?

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Tame Water, Greater Manchester Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Tame Water, Greater Manchester.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £228,115 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Oldham
Parliamentary constituency: Oldham East and Saddleworth
LSOA: Oldham 013B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Tame Water.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Tame Water based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Tame Water.

FUL/355601/26 - 1 Streethouse Lane Dobcross Oldham OL3 5QX
Erection of a timber boundary fence (retrospective application).
Status: Undecided | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-05-01
- 1 Streethouse Lane Dobcross Oldham OL3 5QX
Erection of a timber boundary fence (retrospective application).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-01-26
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- Garage Adj To 15 And 16 Treetops Close Dobcross Oldham OL3 5AS
Conversion of garage to provide 1 bedroom dependant relatives living accommodation with associated outdoor living amenity space and car parking
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2024-05-25
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- 164 Wall Hill Road Dobcross Oldham OL3 5BL
Discharge of conditions 1 (commencement) and 2 (materials) relating to application FUL/346887/21
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Oldham | Date: 2024-05-20
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- Cribbstones Delph New Road Delph Oldham OL3 5BY
Discharge of condition 3 (Materials), 5 (Construction Management Plan) 6 (Construction Environmental Management Plan), 7 (Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy), 8 (Replacement Trees Implementation Plan)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Oldham | Date: 2023-07-12
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A brief summary of Tame Water in Greater Manchester

Tame Water is a settlement located in Greater Manchester, England.

Property prices in Tame Water show an average sale price of £228,115, 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 Tame Water a particularly low-crime area.

Tame Water 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Tame Water includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ladcastle and Den Quarries SSSI. 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 Tame Water

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Tame Water. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.

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

At 63 days on average, decisions near Tame Water slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Tame Water were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 40% 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, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.

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