18 Ivygreen Drive Springhead Oldham OL4 4PR

1. 10 May 2022

   Received by Oldham

2. 16 May 2022

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 7 Jul 2022

   Decision issued: Refuse Permission

4. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• 12 Vaughan Grove Lees Oldham OL4 4PP

  TEN/350165/22 Submitted 26 Oct 2022 50 yards away

  Install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus

  Decided Telecoms 1 doc

• Greaves Building Hartshead Street Lees Oldham OL4 5EE

  FUL/348197/21 Submitted 21 Dec 2021 150 yards away

  1. External alterations to existing Class E building 2. Use of existing flat roof at first floor as an outside seating area in association with Class E use 3. Change of use of second floor offices (Class E) to one bedroom apartment (Class C3)

  Granted Full applications 13 docs

• 103 High Street Lees Oldham OL4 4LY

  FUL/345710/20 Submitted 26 Oct 2020 150 yards away

  Change of use from offices (Class E - Commercial, business and service) to a public house with expanded food provision (Sui generis)

  Granted Full applications 6 docs

• 16 Station Street Springhead Oldham OL4 4PQ

  HOU/356843/26 Submitted 17 Sep 2026 150 yards away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~26 Nov

  Removal of porch to front elevation, single storey side extension, minor elevation alterations and part render of building.

  Awaiting decision Extension 4 docs
  Small domestic

• Plot 5 8 Jackson Meadows Oldham

  MMA/346294/21 Submitted 10 Feb 2021 150 yards away

  Minor Material Amendment relating to app MMA/344012/19 to build over the garage and to extend the approved sun room and front porch.

  Granted Amendments Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• Plot 6 Ashes Lane Springhead Oldham OL4 4PF

  MMA/343923/19 Submitted 17 Sep 2019 150 yards away

  Minor Material Amendment to planning ref PA/339844/17 relating to the alteration of plot position.

  Granted Amendments 8 docs

• CEA/356096/26 Granted

  4 Tall Trees Close Royton Oldham OL2 5XA

  Certificate of Lawfulness application for a proposed change of use from a dwelling (C3) to a residential care (C3(b)) home to provide a facility for two adults who need carers in line with a request from the local authority

  Received 24 Apr, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• CEA/356173/26 Granted

  Rock Farm Huddersfield Road Delph Oldham OL3 5LU

  Single storey side extension.

  Received 7 May, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• CEA/356000/26 Granted

  23 Kidderminster Way Chadderton Oldham OL9 0RJ

  Erection of a single storey rear and side extension

  Received 7 Apr, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• CEU/355193/25 Granted

  115 Stamford Road Lees Oldham OL4 3NB

  Existing use of a House In Multiple Occupation (HMO).

  Received 7 Oct, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• CEA/356439/26 Awaiting decision

  27 Whinberry Way Oldham OL4 2NN

  Proposed Change of Use Permission is sought to change the use of the property from a residential dwelling (Use Class C3) to a residential children?s home (Use Class C2). Proposed Use ? Full Description: The development will convert the existing dwelling into a small-scale children?s home providing accommodation and care for up to three young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). The home will be staffed 24 hours a day by qualified carers to ensure residents? safety, stability, and wellbeing. Scale and Nature of Use: ? Number of residents: Up to three young people at any one time. ? Staffing: A rotational shift system will provide continuous on-site care. There will be a minimum of three staff members present at all times to supervise and support the children. Two additional staff members will remain on a sleep-in basis overnight to offer emergency support if required. Operations and Activities: The home will operate in a manner comparable to a family household. Staff will provide day-to-day care, structure, and guidance, including: ? Routine domestic tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and assistance with personal care. ? Educational and recreational support, including school attendance, extracurricular activities, and hobbies. ? Access to therapeutic interventions (e.g., counselling or behaviour support), typically delivered off-site when needed. Plant and Equipment: No industrial or commercial machinery will be installed. The home will use only standard domestic appliances (e.g., washing machine, oven) and computers for administrative and educational purposes. Hours of Operation: The children?s home will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, as a full-time residential setting. Staff shift patterns are designed to ensure continuous supervision while minimising any impact on neighbouring properties. Integration with the Area: The proposal is intentionally small-scale and residential in character, designed to integrate seamlessly within

  Received 24 Jun, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Lawful development