Waterhead planning approval rate
Waterhead ward in Oldham has a 93.6% approval rate based on 202 planning decisions. Oldham overall: 88.6%.
Last updated: March 2026
93.6%
ward approval rate
202
Decisions
189
Approved
13
Refused
88.6%
Oldham average
Waterhead sits slightly above the Oldham average, with a 5.0 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Waterhead compares
Waterhead ward
93.6%
Oldham overall
88.6%
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Recent decisions in Waterhead
1) Front dormer 2) Rear dormer 3) Part single storey and part two storey rear ex · Fri 20 Feb 2026
Garage extension to front elevation. · Wed 18 Feb 2026
Erection of a front and rear extension. · Mon 02 Feb 2026
Proposed change of use from dwelling ( class C3) to children's home (planning us · Fri 23 Jan 2026
1) Roof extension 2) Window removal 3) New entrance canopy. · Thu 15 Jan 2026
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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 6,836 decisions.