Saddleworth South planning approval rate
Saddleworth South ward in Oldham has a 89.5% approval rate based on 658 planning decisions. Oldham overall: 89.0%.
Last updated: June 2026
89.5%
ward approval rate
658
Decisions
589
Approved
69
Refused
89.0%
Oldham average
Saddleworth South is broadly in line with the Oldham average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Saddleworth South compares
Saddleworth South ward
89.5%
Oldham overall
89.0%
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Recent decisions in Saddleworth South
Front dormer · Wed 17 Jun 2026
Single storey rear extension · Thu 11 Jun 2026
Single storey rear extension to replace existing single storey outrigger buildin · Thu 28 May 2026
1) Demolition of existing side/rear garage and rear extension 2) Erection of sin · Wed 13 May 2026
1) Part two storey, part single storey rear extension 2) Front porch · Mon 11 May 2026
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