Medlock Vale planning approval rate
Medlock Vale ward in Oldham has a 87.5% approval rate based on 263 planning decisions. Oldham overall: 89.5%.
Last updated: August 2026
87.5%
ward approval rate
263
Decisions
230
Approved
33
Refused
89.5%
Oldham average
Medlock Vale is 2.0 percentage points below the Oldham average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Medlock Vale compares
Medlock Vale ward
87.5%
Oldham overall
89.5%
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Recent decisions in Medlock Vale
Detached commercial garage and parking area · Mon 10 Aug 2026
Erection of a first floor rear extension. · Tue 07 Jul 2026
Prior approval for installation roof mounted solar panels. · Mon 06 Jul 2026
Single storey rear extension. · Mon 22 Jun 2026
Erection of a two storey rear extension. · Wed 17 Jun 2026
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