Woodhouses (M43), Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Woodhouses (M43), Greater Manchester.
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Planning applications in Woodhouses (M43) are administered by Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Woodhouses (M43)
Woodhouses is a charming village located near Failsworth in the Oldham district of Greater Manchester, approximately 5 miles from Manchester city centre. With a population of 1,094 as of 2021, the village is primarily encompassed by the Woodhouses Conservation Area, which was established in 1975 to preserve its character and heritage. This area may be of particular interest for those researching planning applications, as it highlights the importance of maintaining the village’s unique environment.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Tameside
- Parliamentary constituency: Ashton-under-Lyne
- LSOA: Tameside 010A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Woodhouses (M43).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Woodhouses (M43).
- 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 Woodhouses (M43) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Woodhouses (M43).
- EIAP/356376/26 - Land West Of Failsworth Road And North Of Medlock Road, Woodhouses
Request for Environmental Impact Assessment Screening Opinion - for up to 180 residential dwellings, (C3 Use Class) with associated demolition of agricultural buildings, landscaping, drainage and othe
Status: Undecided | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-06-04 - - 3 Partridge Road Failsworth Oldham M35 9NW
Erection of a two storey side extension and single storey front extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Land Opposite 1,2 & 3 Woohouse Meadow Off Ashton Road Woodhouses Oldham
Erection of 1 no. dwelling with associated parking and landscaping / amendment to street parking.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 23 Stamford Drive Failsworth Oldham M35 9WS
1) Front porch extension 2) First floor Side extension 3) Part garage conversion.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Land South Of Ashton Road Woodhouses Oldham
Discharge of Biodiversity Gain Plan related to application FUL/352724/24
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Land South Of Ashton Road Woodhouses Oldham
Application for discharge of conditions 3 (Affordable Housing), 4 (Part L), 7 (SUDS management), 8 (access and car parking details), 9 (Highway improvement), 11 (Invasive species), 12 (Ecology RAMS),
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Bottom Field Farm Medlock Road Failsworth Oldham M35 9UA
Discharge of Conditions 4 (drainage maintenance) and 8 (access, parking, right of way) relating to application FUL/347760/21.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - Bottom Field Farm Medlock Road Failsworth Oldham M35 9UA
Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) associated with application FUL/347760/21 for the installation of new vehicular and pedestrian access gates and boundary wall along with formation of vehicle
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Oldham | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - Land South Of Ashton Road Woodhouses Oldham
Residential development of 41 dwellings with a new vehicular access from Ashton Road, together with: internal roads; car parking; agricultural access; ancillary open space; landscaping; works to trees
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2024-04-18
View full details - - Bottom Field Farm Medlock Road Failsworth Oldham M35 9UA
Discharge of conditions 7 (landfill gas/ contamination), 9 (invasive species), 10 (energy), 11 (CEMP) and 12 (ecology surveys) relating to application FUL/347760/21
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Oldham | Date: 2024-01-09
View full details - - Meadow Bank Farm Howarth Farm Road Droylsden Tameside M43 7FS
Discharge of condition 5 (soil materials), 6 (boundary treatments) & 9 (biodiversity enhancement measures) of planning permission 23/00280/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Tameside | Date: 2023-07-23
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A brief summary of Woodhouses (M43) in Greater Manchester
Woodhouses is a charming village located near Failsworth in the Oldham district of Greater Manchester, approximately 5 miles from Manchester city centre. With a population of 1,094 as of 2021, the village is primarily encompassed by the Woodhouses Conservation Area, which was established in 1975 to preserve its character and heritage. This area may be of particular interest for those researching planning applications, as it highlights the importance of maintaining the village’s unique environment.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Woodhouses (M43) a particularly low-crime area.
Woodhouses (M43) 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 Woodhouses (M43) includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hollinwood Branch Canal SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Woodhouses (M43)
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Woodhouses (M43). Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Woodhouses (M43) maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Woodhouses (M43) slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Woodhouses (M43) were full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (5), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 3 medium-scale applications, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.
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