Failsworth West planning approval rate
Failsworth West ward in Oldham has a 94.6% approval rate based on 276 planning decisions. Oldham overall: 89.8%.
Last updated: September 2026
94.6%
ward approval rate
276
Decisions
261
Approved
15
Refused
89.8%
Oldham average
Failsworth West sits slightly above the Oldham average, with a 4.8 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Failsworth West compares
Failsworth West ward
94.6%
Oldham overall
89.8%
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Recent decisions in Failsworth West
Single storey side & rear extension · Thu 17 Sep 2026
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the use of a (C3a) dwelling · Thu 10 Sep 2026
1) Part two storey part single storey rear extension 2) Rear garden landscaping · Fri 14 Aug 2026
Demolition of vacant former funeral directors (Use Class E) and the erection of · Fri 14 Aug 2026
Demolition of existing single storey side extension and erection of double store · Thu 13 Aug 2026
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