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Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council
Planning applications.

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

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
4,810Searchable applications
231Recorded as pending
84%Approval rate · 3,728 approved or refused records
590Refused applications

3,138 approved · 590 refused · 180 withdrawn. Most recent record check: 11 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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Conservation areas30 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areas5 mapped area records0 identified HMO area records; remaining records unclassified

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More application records

  1. Decision Made22/01317/HOUS

    Two storey side extension

    Syke Bank Farm Rooley Moor Road Rochdale OL12 6BN

    Received Not published
  2. Decision Made22/01105/HH42

    Prior approval for a larger home extension measuring 6m from the rear of the original dwelling (with a maximum height of 3m and height to eaves 2.6m)

    7 Collop Drive Heywood OL10 2LS

    Received Not published
  3. Decision Made22/01187/HH42

    Prior approval for a larger home extension measuring 4m from the rear of the original dwelling (with a maximum height of 3m and height to eaves 2.10)

    8 Gort Way Heywood Rochdale

    Received Not published
  4. Decision Made22/01200/FUL

    Erection of two industrial units/warehouses (Classes E(g)(iii), B2 and B8) with ancillary office space, new access, car parking, servicing, boundary treatments, hard and soft landscaping and other associated works

    Plot J2, Kingsway Business Park James Kearns Avenue Rochdale OL16 4NR

    Received Not published
  5. Decision Made22/00998/FUL

    Residential development of up to 57 dwellings, including part demolition and refurbishment of Grade II Listed Building Silver Hill Farmhouse and associated buildings, together with new vehicular access points, car parking, boundaries, landscaping, creation of open space, and other associated works.

    Silver Hill Farm And Plot W Of Kingsway Business Park Broad Lane And Lower Lane Rochdale OL16 4PT

    Received Not published
  6. Decision Made22/00999/LBC

    Listed building consent for the refurbishment and external alterations to Grade II listed Silver Hill Farmhouse, together with the part demolition and conversion of the associated barn to form a residential dwelling and the demolition of the late 19th and 20th century ancillary outbuildings.

    Silver Hill Farm And Plot W Of Kingsway Business Park Broad Lane And Lower Lane Rochdale OL16 4PT

    Received Not published
  7. Decision Made22/01181/FUL

    First floor extension to form additional unit for office use (Class E)

    5A To 5E Wood Street, Middleton, M24 4DH

    Received Not published
  8. Decision Made22/01196/CPL

    Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed single storey extension to the side and rear

    Whiston 13 Heys Lane Heywood Rochdale OL10 3RA

    Received Not published
  9. Decision Made22/01205/ADV

    Replacement of two double sided advertising hoardings with one double sided internally illuminated digital advertising hoarding

    Land To The South Of Water Street Water Street Rochdale OL16 1TL

    Received Not published
  10. Decision Made22/01244/ADV

    Relocation of two sided internally illuminated advertisement unit incorporated within bus shelter

    Land Fronting 546-548 Manchester Road Rochdale, OL11 3AE

    Received Not published
  11. Decision Made22/01245/HH42

    Prior notification for a single storey extension measuring 4.90m from the rear of the original dwelling (with a maximum height of 3.50m and height to eaves 2.60m).

    7 Pike Street Rochdale OL11 1PB

    Received Not published
  12. Decision Made22/00865/FUL

    Alterations to south facing elevation to include installation of 3no' air conditioning units, 3no' louvres and canopy over existing entrance together with 2no' EV charging points

    Heywood Distribution Park, Broadlands Unit B6 Pilsworth Road Heywood Rochdale OL10 2TS

    Received Not published
  13. Decision Made22/01027/FUL

    Erection of 18no. apartments with associated landscaping and car parking - resubmission of 21/01057/FUL

    Site Of Former Wellfield Surgery Off Oldham Road Rochdale OL16 5HX

    Received Not published
  14. Decision Made22/01050/TDC1

    Submission of technical details pursuant to permission in principle application 21/00490/PIP for the erection of one dwelling - Resubmisson of 22/00146/TD1

    7 Raleigh Gardens Littleborough OL15 9PX

    Received Not published
  15. Decision Made22/01068/FUL

    Residential development comprising 52 no. dwellings with associated access and infrastructure

    Former Oakenrod Primary School, Bury Road, Rochdale, OL11 4EE

    Received Not published
  16. Under Consultation22/00922/LBC

    Works comprising of the relaying of the existing stone roof; reinstating and repair of lime plaster on various internal walls; replacement of kitchen door and window, and bathroom suites; repair of existing reception room and attic room windows; removal of modern bulkhead to attic; and installation of safety glass to existing attic window

    Old Falinge Falinge Fold Rochdale OL12 6LE

    Received Not published
  17. Decision Made22/01126/FUL

    Change of use from retail (Class E) to Ghost Kitchen (Sui Generis) including installation of extraction flue on rear elevation, service ramp to front and side elevation (part retrospective).

    Who D O Thowt It 142 Wood Street Middleton M24 4BB

    Received Not published
  18. Decision Made22/01127/HOUS

    Two-storey side and single storey rear extension following demolition of existing single storey side and rear extensions

    1 Langdale Avenue Rochdale OL16 4SA

    Received Not published
  19. Decision Made22/01108/FUL

    Erection of three storey building accommodating 10 one bedroom apartments, an office for management purposes and associated external works and car parking

    Land Of Former 806-810 Manchester Road, Castleton, Rochdale, OL11 3AW

    Received Not published
  20. Decision Made22/01142/FUL

    Change of use from dwelling to 9 no. bedroom House in Multiple Occupation including two storey side extension together with external alterations, following demolition of existing single storey garage

    Hardfield House Bowling Green Street Heywood Rochdale OL10 1DJ

    Received Not published
  21. Decision Made22/01149/ADV

    Assorted illuminated and non-illuminated fascia, hanging and awning signs (part retrospective)

    7 South Parade, 9-10 South Parade, 11 South Parade, 12 South Parade, 13 South Parade / 2 No Drake Street, 4 Drake Street, 6 Drake Street, 10 Drake Street, 12 Drake Street, 55 Drake Street, Rochdale

    Received Not published
  22. Decision Made22/01152/FUL

    Change of use and conversion of redundant stable building to one dwelling including alteration to fenestration on front and side elevations

    Lane Foot Farm, Ealees, Littleborough, OL5 0HJ

    Received Not published
  23. Decision Made22/00986/FUL

    Change of use and subdivision of retail unit with ancillary storage (Use Class E) to ground floor Hot Food Takeaway (Use Class Sui Generis) with first floor residential (Use Class C3) including insertion of separate access door to front elevation, alterations to shopfront and installation of extraction flue to first floor side elevation (retrospective)

    98 Manchester Street Heywood OL10 1DW

    Received Not published
  24. Decision Made22/00915/CPL

    Application for a certificate of lawfulness for a proposed single storey rear extension

    8 Harebell Close Rochdale OL12 6XW

    Received Not published

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These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.

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