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Outbuilding approval rate in Oldham

Oldham approved 85.7% of outbuilding applications, based on 161 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

85.7%
outbuilding approval rate
161
Outbuilding decisions
138
Approved
23
Refused
89.5%
Oldham overall

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

How outbuilding compares in Oldham

Outbuilding (161 decided)
85.7%
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%
New Build (328 decided)
82.0%
Front Extension (278 decided)
86.7%
Wraparound Extension (259 decided)
93.4%
Conservatory (170 decided)
95.3%
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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