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Outbuilding approval rate in Oldham

Oldham approved 84.1% of outbuilding applications, based on 145 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

84.1%
outbuilding approval rate
145
Outbuilding decisions
122
Approved
23
Refused
88.6%
Oldham overall

Outbuilding applications are refused more often than the Oldham average (88.6%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How outbuilding compares in Oldham

Outbuilding (145 decided)
84.1%
Oldham all applications (6,836 decided)
88.6%

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Other project types in Oldham

Rear Extension (2,361 decided)
90.8%
Side Extension (1,281 decided)
90.3%
Garage / Parking (806 decided)
89.8%
Dormer (751 decided)
89.2%
88.0%
Extension (General) (422 decided)
89.1%
New Build (302 decided)
80.5%
Front Extension (256 decided)
85.5%
Wraparound Extension (240 decided)
92.9%
Conservatory (156 decided)
94.9%
Loft Conversion (138 decided)
92.8%
HMO (87 decided)
89.7%
89.1%
Basement (50 decided)
92.0%
Flat Conversion (42 decided)
90.5%
Annex (31 decided)
90.3%
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