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Saddleworth North planning approval rate

Saddleworth North ward in Oldham has a 87.0% approval rate based on 775 planning decisions. Oldham overall: 89.5%.

Last updated: August 2026

87.0%
ward approval rate
775
Decisions
674
Approved
101
Refused
89.5%
Oldham average

Saddleworth North is 2.5 percentage points below the Oldham average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.

How Saddleworth North compares

Saddleworth North ward (775 decided)
87.0%
Oldham overall (7,388 decided)
89.5%
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Recent decisions in Saddleworth North

Change of window frames from top hung timber to side hung heritage aluminium fra · Wed 05 Aug 2026
Approved
1) Garage conversion 2) Extension 3) Car port · Tue 21 Jul 2026
Approved
1) First floor side extension 2) Replacement porch 3) Changes to the window open · Mon 20 Jul 2026
Approved
1) Single storey rear extension 2) Roof replacement 3) Insertion of roof lights · Fri 10 Jul 2026
Approved
1) Single storey rear extension 2) Roof replacement 3) Insertion of roof lights · Fri 10 Jul 2026
Approved

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