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New Build approval rate in Oldham

Oldham approved 81.0% of new build applications, based on 310 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

81.0%
new build approval rate
310
New Build decisions
251
Approved
59
Refused
89.0%
Oldham overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Oldham average (89.0%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Oldham

New Build (310 decided)
81.0%
Oldham all applications (7,038 decided)
89.0%

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Other project types in Oldham

Rear Extension (2,433 decided)
91.0%
Side Extension (1,312 decided)
90.5%
Garage / Parking (824 decided)
90.0%
Dormer (773 decided)
89.5%
88.2%
Extension (General) (431 decided)
89.3%
Front Extension (267 decided)
86.1%
Wraparound Extension (247 decided)
93.1%
Conservatory (163 decided)
95.1%
Outbuilding (147 decided)
84.4%
Loft Conversion (144 decided)
93.1%
HMO (91 decided)
90.1%
89.8%
Basement (50 decided)
92.0%
Flat Conversion (44 decided)
90.9%
Annex (31 decided)
90.3%
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