23 - 25 Whitehall Lane Oldham OL4 2LS

1. 15 Aug 2021

   Received by Oldham

2. 6 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 10 October 2021, 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 83 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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• 18 Whinberry Way Oldham Oldham OL4 2NN

  HOU/345524/20 Submitted 24 Sep 2020 89m away

  Two storey side extension to accommodate elderly relative

  Granted Householder Extension 10 docs
  Domestic

• Turf Pit Lane Moorside Oldham OL4 2NA

  TEL/349019/22 Submitted 9 May 2022 163m away

  Monopole and equipment cabinets to be installed.

  Granted Telecoms 18 docs

• 4 Whinberry Way Oldham Oldham OL4 2NN

  HH/345120/20 Submitted 10 Jul 2020 175m away

  Two storey side extension and single storey front & rear extensions

  Granted Full applications Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 27 Whinberry Way Oldham OL4 2NN

  CEA/356439/26 Submitted 24 Jun 2026 175m away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~19 Aug

  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

  Awaiting decision
  Domestic

• 25 Oakworth Croft Oldham OL4 2LE

  FUL/348901/22 Submitted 14 Apr 2022 204m away

  Change of use from C3 dwellinghouse to C2 residential institution

  Granted Full applications 5 docs
  Domestic

• 20 Spring Hall Rise Oldham OL4 2TE

  PREX/345172/20 Submitted 21 Jul 2020 221m away

  Single storey rear extension - Length: 3.6m Maximum height: 3.9m Height to eaves: 2.1m

  Granted Prior approval Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• FUL/354250/25 Granted

  Street Bridge Inn 230 Roman Road Oldham OL8 3QH

  First and second floor extension to existing building and a three storey side extension in addition to front canopy and alteration extension to existing car park to form motel addition to existing Public House.

  24 Mar 2025 Full applications
• FUL/355703/26 Refused

  45 - 49 Ripponden Road Oldham OL1 4EW

  1) Conversion of lower ground (storage) and ground floors into Class E (office). 2) Alterations to existing store frontages. 3) Conversion of first floor (residential) into a 5 bed house in multiple occupation. 4) New rear access staircase.

  12 Feb 2026 Full applications
• FUL/355368/25 Refused

  74 Haigh Lane Chadderton Oldham OL1 2TL

  Change of use from Residential (C3) to 5 bed House in Multiple Occupancy (C4)

  25 Nov 2025 Full applications
• FUL/355457/25 Granted

  St Pauls Conservative Club Hollins Road Oldham OL8 3EA

  Detached commercial garage and parking area

  17 Dec 2025 Full applications
• FUL/355967/26 Granted

  62 Marlborough Drive Failsworth Oldham M35 0LE

  Change of use of existing single dwelling in to two self contained flats with a two storey side extension providing access for the first floor flat.

  31 Mar 2026 Full applications