Century Works, Kalys Carpets Havelock Street Oldham OL8 1LA

1. 12 Feb 2025

   Received by Oldham

2. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 9 April 2025, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Oldham took a median of 68 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Oldham for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Oldham's median decision took 68 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

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• Former Day Nursery Park View Kings Road Oldham OL8 2BJ

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• 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

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  Single storey side extension.

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• CEA/356000/26 Granted

  23 Kidderminster Way Chadderton Oldham OL9 0RJ

  Erection of a single storey rear and side extension

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  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