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Royton South planning approval rate

Royton South ward in Oldham has a 92.4% approval rate based on 291 planning decisions. Oldham overall: 89.5%.

Last updated: August 2026

92.4%
ward approval rate
291
Decisions
269
Approved
22
Refused
89.5%
Oldham average

Royton South sits slightly above the Oldham average, with a 2.9 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.

How Royton South compares

Royton South ward (291 decided)
92.4%
Oldham overall (7,388 decided)
89.5%
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Recent decisions in Royton South

Two storey side and rear extension, single storey rear extension, dormer window · Thu 13 Aug 2026
Approved
Single storey rear extension. · Tue 21 Jul 2026
Approved
Retention of roller shutters to front and side and rear elevation. · Tue 07 Jul 2026
Approved
Erection of switch room built on operational land · Thu 25 Jun 2026
Approved
Two storey side extension · Wed 24 Jun 2026
Approved

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