Werneth planning approval rate
Werneth ward in Oldham has a 85.4% approval rate based on 404 planning decisions. Oldham overall: 89.5%.
Last updated: August 2026
85.4%
ward approval rate
404
Decisions
345
Approved
59
Refused
89.5%
Oldham average
Werneth is 4.1 percentage points below the Oldham average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Werneth compares
Werneth ward
85.4%
Oldham overall
89.5%
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Recent decisions in Werneth
1). Single storey rear and side extension 2). Single storey front extension 3). · Fri 24 Jul 2026
1. Part single storey, part two storey rear extension 2. Rear dormer. · Fri 10 Jul 2026
Repair works to existing parapet wall due to structural damage. · Tue 07 Jul 2026
Removal of existing garage with the erection of single storey side and rear exte · Tue 30 Jun 2026
Single storey rear extension · Mon 29 Jun 2026
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