Failsworth East planning approval rate
Failsworth East ward in Oldham has a 90.8% approval rate based on 314 planning decisions. Oldham overall: 88.6%.
Last updated: March 2026
90.8%
ward approval rate
314
Decisions
285
Approved
29
Refused
88.6%
Oldham average
Failsworth East sits slightly above the Oldham average, with a 2.2 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Failsworth East compares
Failsworth East ward
90.8%
Oldham overall
88.6%
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Recent decisions in Failsworth East
Single storey rear and side extension · Thu 19 Feb 2026
Changes to the roof design and height (Retrospective). · Fri 06 Feb 2026
Confirmation of existing use as a three bed house of multiple occupation (Use Cl · Wed 28 Jan 2026
Removal of bay window and installation of bi-fold doors to rear elevation. · Mon 12 Jan 2026
Change of use from Vacant Bank (Class E) to 7no. 1-bedroom flats (Class C3) · Mon 12 Jan 2026
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✓ Common refusal reasons in Oldham
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✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 6,836 decisions.