Wardle, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wardle, Greater Manchester.
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Planning applications in Wardle are administered by Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 7,092
District: Rochdale
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £207,814 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Rochdale
- Parliamentary constituency: Rochdale
- LSOA: Rochdale 006B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wardle.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wardle.
- 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 Wardle based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Wardle.
- - 37 WASP MILL DRIVE, WARDLE, ROCHDALE, OL12 9BB
Conversion of garage to dining room including alterations to fenestration
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - - 52 ALPINE DRIVE, WARDLE, ROCHDALE, OL12 9NZ
Erection of a single storey rear extension following demolition of existing detached garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - Birch Hill Hospital Union Road Wardle OL12 9QB
Prior approval for the installation solar panels on the roof of Laurence House (20.24kWp) and the roof of Prospect Place (100.32kWp).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - S/O 131 Ramsden Road Wardle OL12 9NX
Erection of 9m high wooden pole s/o 131 Ramsden Road (Constraints - On Adopted Highway, adj to Conservation Area, National Surface Water Drainage Area)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2025-03-05
View full details - - 2 Heath Road Wardle OL12 9JY
Installation of a 9m high wooden pole o/s 2 Heath Road- Constraints Coal Mining Risk and on the Adopted Highway
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2025-01-23
View full details - - 18 Beadle Avenue Rochdale OL12 9RN
Works to one Sycamore Tree identified as T32 within Tree Preservation Order 0259:- Crown lift of 15% and thinning of canopy by 15%
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2024-07-10
View full details - - 33 Alpine Drive Wardle Rochdale OL12 9NY
First floor rear extension including the raising of existing eaves height and Juliet balcony.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2024-01-25
View full details - - 191 Wardle Road Wardle Rochdale OL12 9JB
Two Storey Side/single storey rear extension and alteration to rear fenestration.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2023-11-13
View full details - - 33 Alpine Drive Wardle Rochdale OL12 9NY
First floor front dormer extension with pitched roof and alterations to fenestration on the first floor side elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2023-11-02
View full details - - 18 Joseph Lister Drive Wardle Rochdale OL12 9PT
Single storey side and rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2023-10-27
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A brief summary of Wardle in Greater Manchester
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Wardle a particularly low-crime area.
Wardle has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Dearnley Workhouse, Wardle. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Wardle includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Rochdale Canal SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Rochdale Canal. 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Wardle
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Wardle. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of -111 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 Wardle.
The average decision time of -111 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Wardle were outline applications (14), full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (2).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.