Waterhead planning approval rate
Waterhead ward in Oldham has a 93.8% approval rate based on 210 planning decisions. Oldham overall: 89.0%.
Last updated: June 2026
93.8%
ward approval rate
210
Decisions
197
Approved
13
Refused
89.0%
Oldham average
Waterhead sits slightly above the Oldham average, with a 4.8 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Waterhead compares
Waterhead ward
93.8%
Oldham overall
89.0%
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Recent decisions in Waterhead
Single storey rear extension. · Mon 22 Jun 2026
Supported Living Accommodation for 3 Adults with learning difficulties with one · Mon 08 Jun 2026
Single storey front extension. · Fri 05 Jun 2026
1) Raised roof height and elevation; 2) Part single storey part two storey side · Thu 04 Jun 2026
Change of use from sewing shop (Class E) to cafe (Class E (b)) and installation · Wed 27 May 2026
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