3 - 5 Hamilton Street Oldham OL4 1DA

1. 20 May 2025

   Received by Oldham

2. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 15 July 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.

• Land And Buildings At 3 - 5 Hamilton Street Oldham Oldham OL4 1DA

  OUT/346433/21 Submitted 10 Mar 2021 50 yards away

  Outline application for demolition of existing buildings and erection of 5 storey building to accommodate 41 No. apartments. Access, appearance, layout and scale to be considered. Landscaping reserved.

  Decided Outline New dwelling Demolition 32 docs
  Major scheme

• Vanguard House 30 Lees Road Oldham OL4 1JS

  FUL/353659/24 Submitted 31 Oct 2024 100 yards away

  Change of use from former retail unit to sports and social drinking venue.

  Granted Full applications 11 docs

• 71-73 Lees Road Oldham OL4 1JW

  FUL/349464/22 Submitted 20 Jul 2022 100 yards away

  Change of use of No 73 Lees Road and first floor, loft space and part change of ground floor of No 71 Lees Road to create five self-contained flats with alterations to existing elevations

  Withdrawn Full applications New dwelling 9 docs

• Unit 5 Vanguard Business Park Hamilton Street Oldham OL4 1DA

  FUL/346994/21 Submitted 2 Jun 2021 100 yards away

  Change of use of commercial store to cafe (Class E), external alterations and car parking

  Granted Full applications 7 docs

• 81 Lees Road Oldham OL4 1JW

  FUL/347617/21 Submitted 25 Sep 2021 100 yards away

  Change of use from Use Class E to hot food takeaway (sui generis) and erection of external fume extraction flue to rear.

  Granted Full applications 6 docs

• Ground Floor At The Rear Of 83 Lees Road Oldham OL4 1JW

  FUL/347618/21 Submitted 27 Sep 2021 100 yards away

  Change of use of ground floor rear storage room from retail (Use Class E(a)) to a commercial kitchen for online deliveries (Use class E (g)(iii)).

  Withdrawn Full applications 7 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