How long do planning decisions take near Tunstead?

The average planning decision time near Tunstead is 70 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 Tunstead?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Tunstead?

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

How can I track planning applications near Tunstead?

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Tunstead, Greater Manchester Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Tunstead, Greater Manchester.

Greater Manchester · England · settlement

Planning applications in Tunstead 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: £228,525 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Oldham
Parliamentary constituency: Oldham East and Saddleworth
LSOA: Oldham 020D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Tunstead.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Tunstead based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Tunstead.

HOU/356244/26 - Rimmonside Boarshurst Lane Greenfield Oldham OL3 7DZ
1) Front extension 2) Front and rear dormers 3) Portico to front entrance
Status: Undecided | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-05-18
- 4 Higher Kinders Kinders Lane Greenfield Oldham OL3 7BH
Replacement of existing front wooden gutter with a new front wooden gutter to a Grade II* Listed Building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Oldham | Date: 2025-07-30
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- 3 Steadway Greenfield Oldham OL3 7DY
1) Partial demolition of existing single storey rear extension; 2) Erection of a single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2025-04-01
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- 4 Bunkers Tunstead Lane Greenfield Oldham OL3 7NY
Non Material Amendment for alteration of window to approved front elevation and additional velux rooflights to approved front extension, relating to approved application FUL/350283/22.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Oldham | Date: 2023-10-06
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A brief summary of Tunstead in Greater Manchester

Tunstead is a settlement located in Greater Manchester, England.

Property prices in Tunstead show an average sale price of £228,525, 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 Tunstead a particularly low-crime area.

Tunstead 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 Tunstead includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ladcastle and Den Quarries SSSI; 1 National Parks: PEAK DISTRICT. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Tunstead 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 Tunstead

In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Tunstead. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 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 Tunstead.

At 70 days on average, decisions near Tunstead slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Tunstead were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (3), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 43% 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, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.

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