Saddleworth North planning approval rate
Saddleworth North ward in Oldham has a 86.2% approval rate based on 726 planning decisions. Oldham overall: 88.6%.
Last updated: March 2026
86.2%
ward approval rate
726
Decisions
626
Approved
100
Refused
88.6%
Oldham average
Saddleworth North is 2.4 percentage points below the Oldham average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Saddleworth North compares
Saddleworth North ward
86.2%
Oldham overall
88.6%
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Recent decisions in Saddleworth North
Demolition of the existing front porch and roof over the existing single-storey · Fri 27 Feb 2026
Rear/side decking to allow level access to building (in part over 300mm above ex · Tue 24 Feb 2026
1) Change of use of first floor from workshop (E(g)(iii) to living accommodation · Mon 23 Feb 2026
Erection of 1 no. dwelling with associated landscaping and parking · Mon 23 Feb 2026
Single storey rear extension. · Wed 11 Feb 2026
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✓ PDF report to share with your architect
Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 6,836 decisions.