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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
5,051Searchable applications
234Recorded as pending
84%Approval rate · 3,926 approved or refused records
639Refused applications

3,287 approved · 639 refused · 189 withdrawn. Most recent record check: 14 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.

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More application records

  1. Decision MadePL/2026/0085

    Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory. Alterations to rear garden including new terrace area with permeable paving and retaining walls

    3 Saxwood Close, Rochdale, OL12 7QX

    Received Not published
  2. Decision MadePL/2026/0086

    Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory, the addition of front and rear dormers and alteration to fenestration on the first floor side elevation

    55 Elm Park Gate, Rochdale, OL12 7JS

    Received Not published
  3. Decision MadePL/2026/0087

    Application for a certificate of lawfulness for side porch and rear conservatory

    6 ROSEBERY CLOSE, KIRKHOLT, ROCHDALE, OL11 2WG

    Received Not published
  4. Decision MadePL/2026/0090

    Erection of single-storey detached outbuilding to form garage/storage and games room

    34 WOODLAND ROAD, HEYWOOD, OL10 4DB

    Received Not published
  5. Decision MadePL/2026/0088

    Proposed single-storey rear extension and first floor infill extension

    22 HAWTHORN ROAD, ROCHDALE, OL11 5JQ

    Received Not published
  6. Decision MadePL/2026/0089

    Change of use of ground floor retail unit (Use Class E) to one self-contained flat (Use Class C3) demolition of existing extension and erection of single-storey rear extension and alteration to fenestration to front and rear elevations”

    679-681 MANCHESTER OLD ROAD, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 4GF

    Received Not published
  7. Decision MadeOTH/2026/0091

    Work to 1 no. Sycamore Tree and 2 no. Willow Trees subject to Tree Preservation Order No 077, Group W1 as follows:- Sycamore Tree - branches marked in figure 1 DJ1 and figure2 DJ2 are to be removed to provide better clearance over the road and the rear garden of the property. Willow Trees - branches marked on figure 3 DJ3 and figure 4 DJ4 removed to provide clearance over the roof of the property to prevent any potential future damage from contact with the roof of the property.

    Land rear of 1 and 2 Chamber House Farm, Rochdale Road East, Heywood, OL10 1SD

    Received Not published
  8. Decision MadePL/2026/0095

    Single storey side and rear extension

    4 Ivy Drive, Middleton, Manchester, M24 1WA

    Received Not published
  9. Decision MadeNOT/2026/0093

    Prior approval for a proposed single storey rear extension measuring 6m from the original dwelling (with a maximum height of 3.05m and height to eaves to 2.64m

    25 CANON STREET, ROCHDALE, OL16 2TA

    Received Not published
  10. Decision MadePL/2026/0094

    Part first floor, two storey and single storey side extension, part two storey part single storey rear extension including Juliet balcony, alteration to fenestration on elevations and associated works including landscaping following demolition of existing conservatory

    3 Dell Side Way, Rochdale, OL12 6XX

    Received Not published
  11. Decision MadePL/2026/0092

    Re-modelling of the rear garden area including excavation and re-profiling of sections and the erection of a retaining wall(s)

    163 LEANDER DRIVE, ROCHDALE, OL11 2XE

    Received Not published
  12. Decision MadeOTH/2026/0096

    Submission of details to comply with conditions 3 (Materials) and 6 (Biodiversity Enhancements) of planning permission 25/00593/FUL

    Land Adjacent to, 28 School Lane, Rochdale, OL16 1QP

    Received Not published
  13. Decision MadePL/2026/0097

    Two storey side extension and single storey rear extension

    23 PARKSIDE, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 1NL

    Received Not published
  14. Under ConsultationPL/2026/0099

    Change of Use from former offices (Use class E) to 21no. self-contained flats (C3) and alteration to fenestration to ground floor rear elevation

    168 YORKSHIRE STREET, ROCHDALE, OL16 2DL

    Received Not published
  15. Decision MadePL/2026/0098

    Listed Building Consent for replacement to existing timber windows and door

    6 HARRIDGE STREET, ROCHDALE, OL12 7HW

    Received Not published
  16. Decision MadeNOT/2026/0100

    Prior approval for a proposed single storey rear extension measuring 4m from the original dwelling (with a maximum height of 3.55m and height to eaves to 2.4m

    3 Jones Way, Rochdale, OL16 4FX

    Received Not published
  17. Decision MadeNOT/2026/0101

    Prior approval for a proposed single storey rear extension measuring 4.71m from the original dwelling (with a maximum height of 3.61m and height to eaves to 2.67m

    10 MILL FOLD GARDENS, LITTLEBOROUGH, OL15 8SA

    Received Not published
  18. Decision MadePL/2026/0102

    Single storey rear extension

    6 Sherwin Way, Rochdale, OL11 2UZ

    Received Not published
  19. Decision MadePL/2026/0103

    Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed single storey rear extension

    20 TROUGHBECK WAY, ROCHDALE, OL12 7AZ

    Received Not published
  20. Decision MadeOTH/2026/0104

    Submission of details to comply with condition 3 (windows) on planning permission 25/00023/FUL

    KEN MILLS ENGINEERING CO, NEW STREET, ROCHDALE, OL12 6NS

    Received Not published
  21. Decision MadePL/2026/0105

    Change of use and conversion of existing office building (Use Class E) into 6-bedroom House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Sui Generis) with associated works including installation of 2no. windows to first floor front elevation, removal of security shutters/grilles and installation of cycle rack

    69A, Church Street, Littleborough, OL15 8AE

    Received Not published
  22. Decision MadeOTH/2026/0107

    Discharge of conditions 3 (bin storage), 4 (vehicle parking), 5 (cycle storage) and 6 (Phase I Report) of planning permission 25/01096/PRA56

    KEN MILLS ENGINEERING CO, NEW STREET, ROCHDALE, OL12 6NS

    Received Not published
  23. Decision MadeOTH/2026/0106

    Submission of details to comply with condition 6 (materials) on planning permission 23/00810/FUL

    Land off Harrow Avenue and to rear of 611-613 Bury Road Rochdale

    Received Not published
  24. Decision MadePL/2026/0108

    Change of use of a former public house (The Nook) and associated car park to a hand car wash (Sui Generis) and ancilliary office and storage, together with the installation of associated equipment and new perimeter fencing.

    19-21 Boarshaw Road, Middleton, M24 6BR

    Received Not published

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