Werneth, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Werneth, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · settlement
About Werneth
Werneth, located in Oldham, Greater Manchester, is a historic area with a population of 12,348 as of the 2011 census. Situated just 1 mile west-southwest of Oldham's commercial centre, Werneth shares boundaries with Westwood, Hollinwood, Hollins, and Chadderton. The area encompasses Freehold, positioned between Werneth Park and the Chadderton border at Block Lane, making it a key focus for planning and development considerations.
Population: 12,348
District: Oldham
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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 West, Chadderton and Royton
- LSOA: Oldham 036D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Werneth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Werneth.
- 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 Werneth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
23 planning applications found near Werneth.
- - 19 Rutland Street Oldham OL9 7AT
Two storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 51 Napier Street West Oldham OL8 4AE
Erection of a single storey side/rear extension to existing garages, raising of roof height, and new doors
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 96 Oxford Street Oldham OL9 7SJ
Erection of a first floor side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 57 - 59 Fern Street Oldham OL8 1SH
Change of use of the first floor storage area to a 6 bed house in multiple occupation (HMO) with new external staircase.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2025-12-31
View full details - - 160 Coppice Street Oldham OL8 4BJ
New roof structure with rear dormer. (Re-submission of previously approved application HH/056459/09).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2025-12-30
View full details - - 14 Stafford Street Oldham OL9 7BB
Single storey rear extension. Length - 4.40m Maximum Height - 3.40m Height to Eaves - 2.50m
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Oldham | Date: 2025-12-30
View full details - - 6 Bath Street Oldham OL9 7QX
Confirmation of existing use as a five bed house of multiple occupation (Use Class C4) for 5 unrelated tenants.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Oldham | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 25 Richmond Walk Oldham OL9 6TB
Non-material ammendment associated with application HOU/354312/25. The extension will now be 550mm wider.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Oldham | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - Waste Disposal Site Arkwright Street Oldham OL9 9LZ
Variation of condition no's. 5 and 9 relating to app no. PA/331283/11 - To allow the site to operate (accept waste and HGV movements) between the hours of 06:00 and 22:00 Monday to Sunday (including B
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Oldham | Date: 2025-06-13
View full details - - 27 Osborne Road Oldham OL8 1SJ
Certificate of lawful development for proposed raising of gable wall
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Oldham | Date: 2025-02-12
View full details - - 1 Manchester Road Oldham OL8 4AU
New internally illuminated 48-sheet (6.2m wide x 3.2m tall) advertisement to the rear elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Oldham | Date: 2024-11-12
View full details - - Rear Of 110 (114) Coppice Street Oldham OL8 1TP
1 x 8M medium pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Oldham | Date: 2024-08-16
View full details - - 30 Monmouth Street Oldham OL9 7RL
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2023-12-01
View full details - - 103 Frederick Street Oldham OL8 1RD
Prior approval for change of use from the former Mi-Child children's day nursery to a dwelling by not more than six residents living together as a single household where care is provided for residents
Status: Permitted | Council: Oldham | Date: 2023-11-01
View full details - - 292 - 296 Manchester Street Oldham OL9 6HB
1. Change of use of first floor and second floor from storage use to create a 10 bed House in Multiple Occupation requiring the erection of new a rear dormer; 2. Subdivision of retail unit at ground f
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2023-10-06
View full details - - 278 - 280 Manchester Street Oldham OL9 6HB
Large Format digital LED Screen showing local, regional and national brand adverts
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: Oldham | Date: 2023-09-19
View full details - - Hartford Works Hartford Trading Estate Suthers Street Oldham OL9 7TQ
Removal of three antennas at 31.15 metres, installation of three antennae at 30.8 metres and installation of three antennas at 32.45 metres. The replacement of equipment within the existing cabin and
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2023-07-11
View full details - - Land At Corner Of 11 Lansdowne Road And Arkwright Street Oldham OL9 9EG
1) Replacement of permanent portakabins with new offices and industrial units. 2) Extension of existing portal frame covered storage area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2023-04-19
View full details - - 49C Frederick Street Oldham OL8 4AG
1. Erection of a first floor extension to create two storey dwelling; 2. Erection of a two storey side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2023-04-18
View full details - - 49 Newport Street Oldham OL8 1RE
First floor side extension and installation of solar panels.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2022-10-04
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A brief summary of Werneth in Greater Manchester
Werneth, located in Oldham, Greater Manchester, is a historic area with a population of 12,348 as of the 2011 census. Situated just 1 mile west-southwest of Oldham's commercial centre, Werneth shares boundaries with Westwood, Hollinwood, Hollins, and Chadderton. The area encompasses Freehold, positioned between Werneth Park and the Chadderton border at Block Lane, making it a key focus for planning and development considerations. The settlement has a population of approximately 12,348. It sits within the Oldham district.
Property prices in Werneth 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 Werneth a particularly low-crime area.
Werneth 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, Werneth 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 Werneth
In the last 24 months, 69 planning applications were submitted near Werneth. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Werneth maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 86 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Werneth were full planning applications (36), outline applications (8), advertising consent (6). Full planning applications account for 52% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 12 medium-scale applications, 52 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 27 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 38 applications
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