4 Whinberry Way Oldham Oldham OL4 2NN

1. 10 Jul 2020

   Received by Oldham

2. 4 Sep 2020

   Decision issued: Granted

3. 13 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• 27 Whinberry Way Oldham OL4 2NN

  CEA/356439/26 Submitted 24 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  95% 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 Lawful development 5 docs
  Domestic

• 6 Whinberry Way Oldham OL4 2NN

  HH/344993/20 Submitted 16 Jun 2020 100 yards away

  Single storey front extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 6 Whinberry Way Oldham OL4 2NN

  HOU/355845/26 Submitted 11 Mar 2026 100 yards away

  Retention of fencing to the rear and side of the dwelling

  Granted Householder 10 docs
  Domestic

• 18 Whinberry Way Oldham Oldham OL4 2NN

  HOU/345524/20 Submitted 24 Sep 2020 100 yards away

  Two storey side extension to accommodate elderly relative

  Granted Householder Extension 10 docs
  Domestic

• 20 Spring Hall Rise Oldham OL4 2TE

  PREX/345172/20 Submitted 21 Jul 2020 150 yards 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

• 46 Spinners Way Oldham OL4 2QN

  CEA/347073/21 Submitted 14 Jun 2021 150 yards away

  Single storey rear extension

  Granted Lawful development Extension 4 docs
  Small domestic

• FUL/356768/26 Awaiting decision

  364 Hollins Road Oldham OL8 3BE

  Change of use from ground floor flat (C3) to educational support services and child day-care activities centre (Use Class F1).

  Received 3 Sep, published by the council 2 Oct 2026 Full applications
• FUL/356682/26 Awaiting decision

  Chadderton A F C Ltd Andrew Street Chadderton Oldham OL9 0JT

  Two storey side extension to existing clubhouse with entrance improvements.

  Received 12 Aug, published by the council 15 Sep 2026 Full applications
• FUL/356693/26 Awaiting decision

  Gazeys Farm Mossgate Road Shaw Oldham OL2 7PB

  Agricultural building

  Received 11 Aug, published by the council 1 Sep 2026 Full applications
• FUL/355457/25 Granted

  St Pauls Conservative Club Hollins Road Oldham OL8 3EA

  Detached commercial garage and parking area

  Received 17 Dec, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Full applications
• FUL/356663/26 Awaiting decision

  Oaklands House Shaw Road Royton Oldham OL2 6DA

  Change of use from care home (Use Class C2) to supported accommodation for adults (Sui generis).

  Received 10 Aug, published by the council 15 Sep 2026 Full applications