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New Build approval rate in Oldham

Oldham approved 82.0% of new build applications, based on 328 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

82.0%
new build approval rate
328
New Build decisions
269
Approved
59
Refused
89.5%
Oldham overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Oldham average (89.5%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Oldham

New Build (328 decided)
82.0%
Oldham all applications (7,388 decided)
89.5%

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Other project types in Oldham

Rear Extension (2,541 decided)
91.4%
Side Extension (1,380 decided)
91.0%
Garage / Parking (861 decided)
90.5%
Dormer (813 decided)
90.0%
88.9%
Extension (General) (449 decided)
89.8%
Front Extension (278 decided)
86.7%
Wraparound Extension (259 decided)
93.4%
Conservatory (170 decided)
95.3%
Outbuilding (161 decided)
85.7%
Loft Conversion (148 decided)
93.2%
HMO (97 decided)
90.7%
90.0%
Basement (52 decided)
92.3%
Flat Conversion (46 decided)
91.3%
Annex (32 decided)
90.6%
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