Medlock Vale planning approval rate
Medlock Vale ward in Oldham has a 87.5% approval rate based on 265 planning decisions. Oldham overall: 89.8%.
Last updated: September 2026
87.5%
ward approval rate
265
Decisions
232
Approved
33
Refused
89.8%
Oldham average
Medlock Vale is 2.3 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
89.8%
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Recent decisions in Medlock Vale
Erection of single storey rear extension and rear dormer. · Wed 16 Sep 2026
Residential development for up to 4 dwellings. · Thu 03 Sep 2026
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
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