Waterhead planning approval rate
Waterhead ward in Oldham has a 94.3% approval rate based on 228 planning decisions. Oldham overall: 89.8%.
Last updated: September 2026
94.3%
ward approval rate
228
Decisions
215
Approved
13
Refused
89.8%
Oldham average
Waterhead sits slightly above the Oldham average, with a 4.5 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Waterhead compares
Waterhead ward
94.3%
Oldham overall
89.8%
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Recent decisions in Waterhead
Front dormer extension and alterations to front elevation. · Mon 07 Sep 2026
1) Extension of existing front dormer to the full width of the existing dwelling · Fri 04 Sep 2026
1) Erection of a single storey rear extension 2) Erection of front and rear dorm · Thu 03 Sep 2026
Front dormer extension · Fri 28 Aug 2026
Change of use of existing domestic garage to a small scale dog groom facility, a · Fri 28 Aug 2026
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