HOU/355845/26

1. 11 Mar 2026

   Received by Oldham

2. 14 Apr 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 9 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Granted

4. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden: extensions, loft and garage conversions, porches, outbuildings and similar alterations within the boundary of the home. They cannot be used to create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. Councils aim to decide them within eight weeks, and immediate neighbours are usually notified and given a chance to comment.

More on householder applications in our guide

• 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

  24 Jun 2026 77m away Lawful development
• CEA/349035/22 Refused

  7 Causewood Close Oldham Oldham OL4 2XA

  Single storey side and rear extension.

  9 May 2022 146m away Lawful development
• HOU/350289/22 Granted

  7 Causewood Close Oldham Oldham OL4 2XA

  Single storey side and rear extension.

  6 Dec 2022 147m away Householder
• TEN/350114/22 Decided

  Opposite 728 Ripponden Road Oldham OL4 2LP

  BT intends to install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus

  7 Nov 2022 159m away Telecoms
• FUL/349738/22 Refused

  720 Ripponden Road Oldham OL4 2LP

  Erection of 1no bungalow.

  5 Sep 2022 182m away Full applications
• HOU/349914/22 Granted

  690 Ripponden Road Oldham Oldham OL4 2LP

  Single storey rear extension

  5 Oct 2022 182m away Householder

• HOU/356312/26 Granted

  99 Eric Street Oldham OL4 1NB

  1) Front and rear dormer 2) Single storey rear extension.

  2 Jun 2026 Householder
• HOU/356301/26 Granted

  109 Clarksfield Road Oldham OL4 1LJ

  Front dormer

  28 May 2026 Householder
• HOU/356087/26 Granted

  1 Ripon Street Oldham OL1 2EH

  Erection of external wall insulation to the rear and gable end of the property.

  24 Apr 2026 Householder
• HOU/356140/26 Granted

  2 Anselms Court Oldham OL8 4EG

  1). Single storey rear and side extension 2). Single storey front extension 3). First floor extension over existing footprint.

  1 May 2026 Householder
• HOU/356133/26 Granted

  14 Grange Street Oldham OL9 6DX

  Erection of a two storey rear extension and a rear dormer.

  30 Apr 2026 Householder