24 Albany Street Oldham OL4 2NT

1. 2 Mar 2026

   Received by Oldham

2. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 27 April 2026, 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.

• 54 Counthill Road Oldham Oldham OL4 2PB

  HOU/345992/20 Submitted 18 Dec 2020 50 yards away

  Erection of a two storey dwelling house.

  Granted Householder 6 docs
  Domestic

• 11A James Street Oldham Oldham OL4 2NZ

  CEA/345903/20 Submitted 1 Dec 2020 100 yards away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~26 Jan

  Certificate of lawful development relating to a proposed single storey side extension

  Awaiting decision Lawful development Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 4 Almond Road Oldham OL4 2PF

  HOU/348022/21 Submitted 23 Nov 2021 100 yards away

  Two storey side extension.

  Granted Householder Extension 9 docs
  Domestic

• 4 Alva Road Oldham OL4 2NS

  CEA/348398/22 Submitted 28 Jan 2022 100 yards away

  Proposed hip to gable loft conversion

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 6 docs

• 329 Ripponden Road Oldham OL1 4JJ

  HOU/356228/26 Submitted 15 May 2026 150 yards away

  Two storey rear extension and rear dormer.

  Granted Extension Loft or dormer 7 docs

• Land To Rear Of 375-391 Ripponden Road And 2-26 Cornhill Street Oldham OL4 2NX

  TDC/354887/25 Submitted 30 Jul 2025 200 yards away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~10 Oct

  Technical Details Consent following grant of Permission in Principle (Ref No: PIP/349256/22) for 8 dwellings.

  Awaiting decision 32 docs
  Several homes

• 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