Search Wardle planning applications

15 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Wardle · updated daily · Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council

Only 4 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 15 · received or decided in the last 12 months

Wardle Mill, Knowl Syke Street, Wardle, Rochdale, OL12 9PGAwaiting decisionRetrospective demolition of the remaining structures of the former Wardle Tannery (Buildings E and E1) following their deterioration to a dangerous conditionDemolition in a conservation areaReceived 4 Nov 2026PL/2026/1016
81 Birch Road, Wardle, Rochdale, OL12 9QNAwaiting decisionChange of use of part of grass verge to form extension of existing driveway together with dropped kerb.Change of useReceived 20 Oct 2026PL/2026/0875
160 Ramsden Road, Wardle, Rochdale, OL12 9NUAwaiting decisionProposed works to 1No. Sycamore Tree situated within Wardle Conservation Area. Create 1m clearance around telecoms pole DP564 to allow for the installation of overhead cabling.Consent for Works under a Tree Preservation OrderReceived 19 Oct 2026OTH/2026/0958
Birch Hill Hospital, Birch Road, Wardle, Rochdale, OL12 9QBApprovedWorks to protected trees under TPO ref 259 as follows:- Poplar Tree referenced as (T6) - proposal of a 3-4m reduction for safety reasons and overhanging a footpath. Poplar Tree referenced as (T7) - proposal of failed branch removal to ensure safety Maple/Sycamore Trees referenced as (G3 and T8)) - proposal of crown lifting these trees to the same height of 6m would allow clearance to ensure safety of vehicles and pedestriansConsent for Works under a Tree Preservation OrderReceived 30 Sep 2026Decided 12 Nov 2026OTH/2026/0901
12 Spinners Gardens, Wardle, Rochdale, OL12 9HLApprovedTwo storey side and rear extension and alteration to first floor side fenestrationHouseholder planning permissionReceived 1 Jun 2026Decided 16 Jul 2026PL/2026/0473

Planning in Wardle

Approved: 90%; 18 of 20 decided
Decision time: about 1 week; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Wardle in the last 24 months, from Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Wardle

Postcode districts

OL12 107 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Nearby towns and villages

Planning authority: Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council

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About Wardle

Wardle is a picturesque village located near Littleborough in the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale, Greater Manchester. Nestled in the foothills of the South Pennines, it is approximately 1.8 miles east-southeast of Whitworth and 2.5 miles north-northwest of Rochdale, making it well-positioned for those considering planning applications in a scenic yet accessible area. The settlement has a population of approximately 7,092. It sits within the Rochdale district.

Property prices in Wardle show an average sale price of £207,814, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Wardle has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Wardle, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Wardle. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of -28 days.

The most common types were outline applications (14), full planning applications (9), discharge of conditions (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Wardle?

In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Wardle. The approval rate is 90%.

How long do planning decisions take near Wardle?

The average planning decision time near Wardle is -28 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 Wardle?

The planning approval rate near Wardle is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Wardle?

The most common type of planning application near Wardle is outline applications, with 14 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Wardle?

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