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Royton South planning approval rate

Royton South ward in Oldham has a 92.1% approval rate based on 277 planning decisions. Oldham overall: 89.0%.

Last updated: June 2026

92.1%
ward approval rate
277
Decisions
255
Approved
22
Refused
89.0%
Oldham average

Royton South sits slightly above the Oldham average, with a 3.1 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.

How Royton South compares

Royton South ward (277 decided)
92.1%
Oldham overall (7,038 decided)
89.0%
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Recent decisions in Royton South

1) Erection of a single storey rear extension 2) Erection of a front and rear do · Wed 17 Jun 2026
Approved
Part single & part two storey side and rear extension · Wed 27 May 2026
Approved
Change of use from general industrial to vehicle repair garage with ancillary MO · Wed 20 May 2026
Approved
Change of use of first floor to 2 no. bed flat with external stairs and single s · Fri 15 May 2026
Approved
Erection of a single storey side and rear extension. · Tue 12 May 2026
Approved

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