119 Oxford Street Oldham OL9 7SJ

1. 19 Nov 2025

   Received by Oldham

2. 23 Feb 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 20 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.

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• 118 Oxford Street Oldham OL9 7SJ

  FUL/356923/26 Submitted 2 Oct 2026 50 yards away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~23 Dec

  Change of use from Commercial (Use Class E) to a Religious School (Use Class F).

  Awaiting decision

• 111 Oxford Street Oldham OL9 7SJ

  PRO2D/345880/20 Submitted 15 Oct 2020 50 yards away

  Prior approval for a change of use from an office (B1) to residential (C3a) - 1 residential unit (2 bed flat) at first-floor level.

  Granted Prior approval 3 docs

• 96 Oxford Street Oldham OL9 7SJ

  HH/344050/19 Submitted 17 Oct 2019 50 yards away

  Single storey side extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 84 Oxford Street Oldham OL9 7SL

  HOU/349269/22 Submitted 21 Jun 2022 100 yards away

  Single storey rear extension.

  Granted Householder Extension 4 docs
  Small domestic

• 82 Oxford Street Oldham OL9 7SL

  HOU/349249/22 Submitted 14 Jun 2022 100 yards away

  Single storey rear extension.

  Granted Householder Extension 4 docs
  Small domestic

• 104 Cambridge Street Oldham OL9 7BY

  HOU/348343/22 Submitted 20 Jan 2022 100 yards away

  Part single storey and part two storey rear extension, rear dormer and single storey front extension

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer 6 docs
  Small 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
• 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