Top o' th' Meadows, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Top o' th' Meadows, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · settlement
Planning applications in Top o' th' Meadows 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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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 021B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Top o' th' Meadows.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Top o' th' Meadows.
- 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 Top o' th' Meadows based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Top o' th' Meadows.
- - Land To The North Side Of Whitegates Lane Strinesdale Oldham
Proposed siting of mobile home for a temporary period of 3 years to provide living accommodation for agricultural worker and family.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2025-07-18
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A brief summary of Top o' th' Meadows in Greater Manchester
Top o' th' Meadows is a settlement located in Greater Manchester, England.
Property prices in Top o' th' Meadows 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 Top o' th' Meadows a particularly low-crime area.
Top o' th' Meadows 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, Top o' th' Meadows 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 Top o' th' Meadows
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Top o' th' Meadows. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 188 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Top o' th' Meadows may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 188 days, decisions near Top o' th' Meadows take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 7-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Top o' th' Meadows were full planning applications (4), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 57% 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, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.