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Change of use from a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3a) to a residential care home for up to four children (Use Class C2)

51 Birchfield Drive, Rochdale, OL11 4NY

Decision MadeReference: PL/2026/0046Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Decision Made
Application type
Change of use
Received
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Validated
19 Jan 2026
Determination deadline
10 Apr 2026
Local authority
Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council

Application overview

Change of use from a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3a) to a residential care home for up to four children (Use Class C2)

Proposal details

Reference
PL/2026/0046
Alternative references
PP-14627355
Ward
Bamford
Parish
Rochdale South Township
Agent
Mr Ryan Gee

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Application location

51 Birchfield Drive, Rochdale, OL11 4NY

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Documents 10 of 10

DocumentPublishedAction
Supporting StatementSupporter Letter12 Mar 2026View
Statement of Purpose sycamore House 10.3.26 (1)_Redacted · PDF12 Mar 2026View
DECISION NOTICEDecision Notice · PDF9 Apr 2026View
OFFICERS REPORTOfficers Report · PDF9 Apr 2026View
Design Rational.pdf · PDF19 Jan 2026View
51-BD-DC-BP - Existing & proposed site plan · PDF19 Jan 2026View
FEB EXAMPLE ROTA12 Mar 2026View
Planning Statement - 51 Birchfield Drive -.pdf · PDF19 Jan 2026View
51-BD-DC - Existing & proposed floor plan, elevation & location plan · PDF19 Jan 2026View
ApplicationFormRedacted.pdf · PDF19 Jan 2026View

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