115 Stamford Road Lees Oldham OL4 3NB

1. 7 Oct 2025

   Received by Oldham

2. 25 Jun 2026

   Decision issued: Granted

3. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Oldham granted permission on 25 June 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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• 123 Stamford Road Lees Oldham OL4 3NB

  FUL/350366/23 Submitted 10 Jan 2023 50 yards away

  Light Duty Vehicle Crossing (Dropped Kerb) driveway

  Granted Full applications 10 docs

• 5 The Sycamores Lees Oldham OL4 3JP

  HOU/348240/22 Submitted 4 Jan 2022 50 yards away

  First floor side extension

  Granted Householder Extension 6 docs
  Domestic

• Side Of 1 Stamford Road Lees Oldham OL4 3LL

  TEN/348797/22 Submitted 29 Mar 2022 100 yards away

  Install 1 X 9 metre light wood pole

  Decided Telecoms 1 doc

• 163 Stamford Road Lees Oldham OL4 3NB

  CEU/346464/21 Submitted 16 Mar 2021 100 yards away

  Conversion of a loft space to a dormer / attic bedroom with en-suite

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 6 docs

• 80 Stamford Road Lees Oldham OL4 3LL

  HOU/349099/22 Submitted 19 May 2022 100 yards away

  Erection of detached garage with outdoor garden area above.

  Granted Householder 6 docs
  Domestic

• 1 Higher Crossbank Lees Oldham OL4 3LT

  HOU/346598/21 Submitted 2 Apr 2021 100 yards away

  Proposed garden building for use ancillary to the main dwelling.

  Refused Householder 6 docs
  Domestic

• 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
• 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
• CEA/356167/26 Granted

  The Vestacare Stadium Whitebank Road Oldham OL8 3JH

  Certificate of lawful application to confirm that the proposed resurfacing of existing parking areas is de minimis and is therefore lawful.

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