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7 Causewood Close Oldham Oldham OL4 2XA

Refused Oldham CEA/349035/22 Cert of Lawful Use/Operation - Proposed

Works: Extension Small domestic

Read from the description, not a valuation. How we read the register

Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.

Proposal

Single storey side and rear extension.

As published by the council, reference CEA/349035/22

Application record

Reference
CEA/349035/22
Type
Cert of Lawful Use/Operation - Proposed
Status
Decided
Decision
Refused As published: Refuse Permission
Received
9 May 2022
Validated
2 Sep 2022
Decided
27 Oct 2022
Ward
Saint James'
Decision by
Delegated to Officers
Postcode
OL4 2XA

Site history

Applications at this address on the Oldham register

This site has had 2 applications since 2022: 1 approved, 1 refused.

  • HOU/350289/22 Granted

    7 Causewood Close Oldham Oldham OL4 2XA

    Single storey side and rear extension.

    Decided 8 Feb 2023 Householder

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 9 May 2022

    Received by Oldham

  2. 2 Sep 2022

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 27 Oct 2022

    Decision issued: Refuse Permission

  4. 21 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

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S. Ingram And Associates Agent

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Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

5 documents on file for this application

  • DECISION NOTICE REF CERT LAWFUL U/O PROP Decision · 27 Oct 2022
  • OFFICER REPORT Report · 21 Oct 2022
  • LOCATION PLAN WITH ROOF PLAN Plans · 11 May 2022
  • EXISTING PLAN Plans · 11 May 2022
  • PROPOSED PLAN Plans · 11 May 2022

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What this refusal means

Oldham refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About lawful development applications

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • 7 Causewood Close Oldham Oldham OL4 2XA

    HOU/350289/22 Submitted 6 Dec 2022 50 yards away

    Single storey side and rear extension.

    Granted Householder Extension 7 docs
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    HH/344993/20 Submitted 16 Jun 2020 150 yards away

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    Granted Full applications Extension 8 docs
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    HOU/355845/26 Submitted 11 Mar 2026 150 yards away

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    Granted Householder 10 docs
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  • 2 Bucklow Close Oldham Oldham OL4 2NG

    PDE/346166/21 Submitted 18 Jan 2021 150 yards away

    Single storey rear extension - Length: 3.8m Height: 2.5m Height to eaves: 2.0m

    Refused Prior approval Extension 8 docs
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    TEL/349019/22 Submitted 9 May 2022 200 yards away

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  • 40 Sunfield Avenue Oldham Oldham OL4 2NH

    HOU/350174/22 Submitted 21 Nov 2022 200 yards away

    Single storey rear extension and conversion of existing garage.

    Granted Householder Extension 7 docs
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In Oldham

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

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    Received 7 May, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Lawful development
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    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