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Planning in Watersheddings

Approved
88%
30 of 34 decided
Decision time
about 13 weeks
on average

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

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Around Watersheddings

Postcode districts

OL4 187 applications in the last 12 monthsOL1 152 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council

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About Watersheddings

Watersheddings, located in Oldham, Greater Manchester, was formerly home to a rugby league stadium and lies on the A672, about 2 miles northeast of Oldham town centre. Once part of Lancashire, this area presents potential opportunities for planning applications, given its historical significance and strategic location.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Watersheddings a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

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

To comment on or object to a planning application near Watersheddings, 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, 43 planning applications were submitted near Watersheddings. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 91 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (11), amendments (3), outline applications (2).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Watersheddings?
In the last 24 months, 43 planning applications were submitted near Watersheddings. The approval rate is 88%.
How long do planning decisions take near Watersheddings?
The average planning decision time near Watersheddings is 91 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 Watersheddings?
The planning approval rate near Watersheddings is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Watersheddings?
The most common type of planning application near Watersheddings is full planning applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Watersheddings?
You can search and track planning applications near Watersheddings on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.