What percentage of planning applications does Oldham approve?

Oldham approves approximately 90% of planning applications, based on 6,405 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Oldham decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 6,405 planning decisions published by Oldham.

What is the refusal rate for Oldham planning applications?

Oldham refuses approximately 10% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in Oldham?

The typical planning application in Oldham takes 8.4 weeks from validation to decision, which is above the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. That is the median of 5,048 applications decided since January 2020 with both dates on record. See how Oldham compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

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Recent planning decisions in Oldham

yesterday

Erection of a single storey side extension to form garage

HOU/356423/26 · Saddleworth South

Approved

2 days ago

Single storey rear extension

HOU/356694/26 · Coldhurst

Approved

2 days ago

Part single storey and part two storey rear extension.

HOU/356584/26 · Werneth

Approved

5 days ago

Erection of a single storey rear extension with a maximum length of 4m, maximum

PDE/356703/26 · Chadderton Central

Approved

5 days ago

1) Front and rear dormer 2) Demolition of existing garage 3) New detached single

HOU/356299/26 · Saddleworth West And Lees

Approved

5 days ago

Change of use of hot food takeaway and first floor residential unit above to cre

FUL/356274/26 · Chadderton South

Approved

5 days ago

Erection of a single storey side extension to main wing

FUL/356270/26 · Royton South

Approved

5 days ago

1) Front extension 2) Front and rear dormers 3) Portico to front entrance

HOU/356244/26 · Saddleworth South

Approved

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This page analyses 6,405 planning decisions made by Oldham, from January 2018 to present. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the Oldham planning approval rates page.

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