Failsworth East planning approval rate
Failsworth East ward in Oldham has a 91.7% approval rate based on 349 planning decisions. Oldham overall: 89.8%.
Last updated: September 2026
91.7%
ward approval rate
349
Decisions
320
Approved
29
Refused
89.8%
Oldham average
Failsworth East is broadly in line with the Oldham average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Failsworth East compares
Failsworth East ward
91.7%
Oldham overall
89.8%
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Recent decisions in Failsworth East
Erection of 68 no. affordable dwellings (100% affordable housing scheme) with as · Fri 25 Sep 2026
Single storey rear and side extension. · Fri 04 Sep 2026
Conversion of an existing detached garage into an ancillary living space · Thu 03 Sep 2026
First and second floor extension to existing building and a three storey side ex · Mon 24 Aug 2026
Demolish existing rear conservatory and bay window, build new single storey flat · Mon 17 Aug 2026
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