How long do planning decisions take near Thurston Clough?

The average planning decision time near Thurston Clough is 118 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 Thurston Clough?

The planning approval rate near Thurston Clough is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Thurston Clough?

The most common type of planning application near Thurston Clough is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Thurston Clough?

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Thurston Clough, Greater Manchester Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Thurston Clough, Greater Manchester.

Greater Manchester · England · settlement

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

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Area Information

Admin district: Oldham
Parliamentary constituency: Oldham East and Saddleworth
LSOA: Oldham 006A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Thurston Clough.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Thurston Clough based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Thurston Clough in Greater Manchester

Thurston Clough 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 Thurston Clough a particularly low-crime area.

Thurston Clough 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.

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Planning Activity in Thurston Clough

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Thurston Clough. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 118 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 Thurston Clough.

With an average of 118 days, decisions near Thurston Clough take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Thurston Clough were full planning applications (6). Full planning applications account for 67% 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, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were 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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