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Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council
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Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
6,542Searchable applications
453Recorded as pending
88%Approval rate · 4,645 approved or refused records
538Refused applications

4,107 approved · 538 refused · 163 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 28 Sept 2017 to 6 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 11 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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Conservation areas36 mapped area records
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  1. DecidedHOU/356435/26

    Two storey side extension.

    231 Lee Street Oldham OL8 1HR

    Received 24 Jun 2026
  2. DecidedHOU/356437/26

    Front dormer.

    26 Netherhouse Road Shaw Oldham OL2 7HY

    Received 23 Jun 2026
  3. DecidedHOU/356438/26

    Single storey side and rear extension

    10 Bronville Close Chadderton Oldham OL1 2RH

    Received 23 Jun 2026
  4. Awaiting decisionCEA/356439/26

    Proposed Change of Use Permission is sought to change the use of the property from a residential dwelling (Use Class C3) to a residential children?s home (Use Class C2).Proposed Use ? Full Description:The development will convert the existing dwelling into a small-scale children?s home providing accommodation and care for up to three young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). The home will be staffed 24 hours a day by qualified carers to ensure residents? safety, stability, and wellbeing.Scale and Nature of Use:? Number of residents: Up to three young people at any one time.? Staffing: A rotational shift system will provide continuous on-site care. There will be a minimum of three staff members present at all times to supervise and support the children. Two additional staff members will remain on a sleep-in basis overnight to offer emergency support if required.Operations and Activities: The home will operate in a manner comparable to a family household. Staff will provide day-to-day care, structure, and guidance, including:? Routine domestic tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and assistance with personal care.? Educational and recreational support, including school attendance, extracurricular activities, and hobbies.? Access to therapeutic interventions (e.g., counselling or behaviour support), typically delivered off-site when needed.Plant and Equipment:No industrial or commercial machinery will be installed. The home will use only standard domestic appliances (e.g., washing machine, oven) and computers for administrative and educational purposes.Hours of Operation:The children?s home will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, as a full-time residential setting. Staff shift patterns are designed to ensure continuous supervision while minimising any impact on neighbouring properties.Integration with the Area:The proposal is intentionally small-scale and residential in character, designed to integrate seamlessly within

    27 Whinberry Way Oldham OL4 2NN

    Received 24 Jun 2026
  5. DecidedHOU/356442/26

    Part two storey, part single storey side and rear extension

    136 Long Lane Chadderton Oldham OL9 8AZ

    Received 24 Jun 2026
  6. UnknownFUL/356443/26

    Change of use of dwelling (Class C3) to children's home for up to 2 children (Class C2), erection of 1.8 high boundary fence to Rosary Road, and erection of single storey side extension.

    1 School House Rosary Road Oldham OL8 2RP

    Received 23 Jun 2026
  7. Awaiting decisionHHC/356444/26

    1). Two large trees at the rear of the house on the school grounds shower the house with debris and block all the light outside. The debris blocks drains and gutters requiring frequent clearing, the trees are approx 15m high. 2), The Laurel hedge alongside the east edge of my garden is now over 3.5m high resulting in blockage of light and debris in my garden. 3). The school recently planted (2 years ago) a hedgerow along the school perimeter and this in places is now approaching 3m high in places and needs cutting back. 4). The large ash tree is also a major risk to my house and personnel, it is diseased.

    Thornham St James C Of E Primary School Castleton Road Royton Oldham OL2 6XT

    Received 17 Jun 2026
  8. UnknownFUL/356447/26

    Alterations to shop front to include a larger entrance door to accommodate mobility scooters

    72 Yorkshire Street Oldham OL1 1SR

    Received 25 Jun 2026
  9. DecidedHOU/356448/26

    1) Single storey rear extension 2) Two storey side extension

    16 Wensleydale Close Royton Oldham OL2 5TQ

    Received 25 Jun 2026
  10. DecidedADV/356449/26

    2no externally illuminated static fascia signs, 7no digitally printed window vinyls to replace existing.

    17 Mellor Street Lees Oldham OL4 3BS

    Received 25 Jun 2026
  11. DecidedHOU/356450/26

    1) Two storey side extension 2) Single storey rear extension 3) Front and rear dormers.

    6 Ceylon Street Oldham OL4 5JB

    Received 25 Jun 2026
  12. DecidedFUL/356451/26

    Change of use of part commercial (Use Class E - E(c)(iii)) part residential (Use Class C - C3 Dwellinghouses) into 2 Flats (C3 Dwellinghouses), removal of existing bay front, alterations to the existing fenestration and the addition of front and rear dormers.

    184 Manchester Road Oldham OL9 7BN

    Received 25 Jun 2026
  13. DecidedHOU/356452/26

    Single storey residential annexe outbuilding ancillary to the host dwelling, including partial demolition of existing garage.

    17 Berkeley Drive Royton Oldham OL2 5BB

    Received 25 Jun 2026
  14. DecidedNMA/356453/26

    Non Material Amendment relating to app no. RES/345691/20 -Relocation of some short sections of path, revised location details for the path connecting into the R3 development, revised location of the play area by Foxdenton Lane, additional tree planting shown.

    Land At Foxdenton Lane / Lydia Becker Way Linear Park, Zone L1 Of The Broadway Green Masterplan Chadderton OL9 9QR

    Received 25 Jun 2026
  15. Awaiting decisionPDE/356454/26

    A proposal to extend the ground floor by 3m. Previously planning was granted for a 5 m extension. We now wish to extend out by another 3 m bringing it to a total of 8 m on the ground floor. (single storey)

    34 Hurstwood Close Oldham OL8 2XL

    Received 26 Jun 2026
  16. DecidedCND/356455/26

    Discharge of condition no. 3 (secure cycle parking) relating to app no. FUL/354790/25.

    Salem Moravian Church Lees Road Oldham OL4 3AJ

    Received 26 Jun 2026
  17. DecidedFUL/356456/26

    Change of use of ex caretakers houses from presumed C3 use (dwelling houses) to F1 use (Education)

    Oasis Academy Leesbrook Roxbury Avenue Oldham OL4 5JE

    Received 26 Jun 2026
  18. DecidedCND/356457/26

    Discharge of conditions 3 (Site Investigation) and 4 (Gas Investigation) associated with application FUL/353295/24.

    Land Adjacent To Moss Grove (Off Shaw Hall Bank Road) Greenfield Oldham OL3 7LD

    Received 26 Jun 2026
  19. DecidedCND/356458/26

    Discharge of condition 6 (Gas/Contamination) associated with application FUL/350118/22 in respect of the Cromford Street site.

    Land At Abbotsford Road, Cromford Street, Evelyn Street, And London Road

    Received 26 Jun 2026
  20. DecidedTEN/356459/26

    installation of smart metering equipment

    Boston Street Boston Street Oldham

    Received 28 May 2026
  21. DecidedTEN/356460/26

    installation of smart metering equipment

    Croft Street Failsworth Oldham

    Received 28 May 2026
  22. Awaiting decisionCND/356464/26

    Discharge of conditions 19 (Sewer Protection), 26 (Birds) and partial discharge of conditions 20 (CEMP), 21 (Metrolink 1) associated with application FUL/354326/25.

    Land At Prince's Gate Prince Street Oldham OL1 3TL

    Received 29 Jun 2026
  23. DecidedHOU/356465/26

    Single storey side extension.

    4 Cotswold Avenue Shaw Oldham OL2 7RF

    Received 29 Jun 2026
  24. UnknownFUL/356467/26

    Conversion from medical centre to education centre including new boundary fencing and access gates

    283 Rochdale Road Oldham OL1 2HG

    Received 26 Jun 2026

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