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Rochdale planning applications
7,790 applications. 90% approved. 55 days to decide.
As of September 2026, PlanIndex holds 7,790 planning applications from Rochdale. 340 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 90% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Rochdale: 555 applications received in the last year, 340 decisions published.
Rochdale takes a median of 55 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.
All applications
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PL/2026/0651 Awaiting decision
382 HEYWOOD OLD ROAD, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 4SB
First floor rear glazed extension, alterations to fenestration on the front elevation and the application of render to the existing building
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PL/2026/0787 Awaiting decision
74 RECTORY STREET, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 5TY
Cross pavement channel for electric vehicle charging outside the front of the property
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PL/2026/0815 Awaiting decision
48 SOMERSET GROVE, ROCHDALE, OL11 5YS
Single-storey rear extension following removal of existing conservatory and chimney, erection of side dormers to both roof slopes, installation of rooflight, construction of a pitched roof over the existing garage and associated external alterations and alterations to fenestration on side and rear elevations (part-retrospective)
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PL/2026/0351 Awaiting decision
TENTERHOUSE, EDENFIELD ROAD, ROCHDALE, OL11 5TT
Two-storey rear infill extension with Juliet balcony, insertion of windows to side and rear elevations including rooflights
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PL/2026/0613 Awaiting decision
2 ALKRINGTON HALL ROAD NORTH, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 1WG
Two storey side and single storey rear extensions
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NOT/2026/0807 Awaiting decision
234 HILL TOP DRIVE, ROCHDALE, OL11 2DY
Prior approval for a larger homes extension measuring 6.00m from the rear (with a maximum height of 3.65m and height to eaves 2.50m)
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PL/2026/0778 Awaiting decision
11 GREAT FLATT, ROCHDALE, OL12 7AS
Section 73 application to vary condition 3 (External Materials) of planning permission 21/01500/HOUS to apply external render and cladding to front and rear elevations (Retrospective)
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NOT/2026/0804 Awaiting decision
Dunishbooth Stables, Land to the east of Knacks Lane, Rochdale, OL12 6BJ
Prior approval for the installation of a new 25m swann lattice tower on new 7m x 7m foundation pad, supporting 6 no. antennas, 15 no. RRUs, and 2 no. dishes, equipment housing and other ancillary development.
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OTH/2026/0805 Awaiting decision
NEWBOLD BUILDINGS, 35-37 OLDHAM ROAD, ROCHDALE, OL16 5QJ
Submission of details reserved by conditions 3 (glazing and sound testing) and 5 (Bike Store) of planning permission 24/00945/FUL and 25/00007/LBC
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PL/2026/0571 Awaiting decision
62 YORKSHIRE STREET, ROCHDALE, OL16 1JP
Conversion of first and second floors from ancillary storage and office space into three self-contained office units (Use class E(g)(i)) including alterations to shopfront with new access door and insertion of first floor windows to front and rear elevation
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PL/2026/0739 Granted
REDWOOD SECONDARY SCHOOL, HUDSONS WALK, ROCHDALE, OL11 5EW
Removal of existing window and alteration of wall opening to facilitate the installation of a powder-coated aluminium external single-leaf door and aluminium double glazed window
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PL/2026/0776 Awaiting decision
6 Lower Roch Road, Rochdale, OL16 2AZ
First floor rear extension
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PL/2026/0657 Awaiting decision
47 PROSPECT STREET, HEYWOOD, OL10 2BB
First floor rear extension above existing ground floor extension.
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PL/2026/0699 Awaiting decision
SUDDEN SERVICE STATION, MANCHESTER ROAD, ROCHDALE, OL11 3PT
Demolition of the existing petrol filling station forecourt, canopy, kiosk and retail building and redevelopment of the site to provide a replacement petrol filling station comprising a sales building with convenience store, ancillary food-to-go counter, office, customer WC and ATM, fuel pump islands and canopy, 3 EV charging stations (serving 6 charging bays), parking and servicing areas to serve the petrol filling station and existing coffee shop, landscaping, engineering works and re-routing of the existing pedestrian link
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PL/2026/0795 Awaiting decision
66 BIRCHFIELD DRIVE, ROCHDALE, OL11 4NY
Two storey rear, first floor side, front porch extensions and alterations to fenestration including Juliette balcony and roof lights
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PL/2026/0714 Awaiting decision
27 Margaret Avenue, Rochdale, Ol16 5BG
Single storey side and rear extension
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PL/2026/0689 Awaiting decision
2-4 BETHEL STREET, HEYWOOD, OL10 1HU
Refurbishment and conversion of the existing vacant two-storey building, including the construction of two additional floors to provide four one-bedroom apartments.
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PL/2026/0790 Awaiting decision
149 Manchester Road, Heywood, OL12 2HH
Application for a certificate of lawfulness for a proposed rear dormer extension
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OTH/2026/0792 Awaiting decision
Land South Of Cowm Top Lane Castleton Rochdale
Submission of details to comply with condition 15 (External Lighting) of planning permission 22/01190/FUL
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OTH/2026/0687 Awaiting decision
THORNTON HOUSE, TROWS LANE, ROCHDALE, OL11 2UE
One fagus sylvatica (beech tree) at the rear of property. Proposal is to: - 4 to 5 metre crown lift, 10% crown thin (only through the lower canopy) and 2 metre crown reduction to reduce sail affect
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OTH/2026/0789 Awaiting decision
HOPWOOD HALL COLLEGE, ROCHDALE ROAD, MIDDLETON
Submission of details to comply with condition 10 (External Lighting) of listed building consent 25/00908/VRCON
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PL/2026/0674 Awaiting decision
4 HONITON CLOSE, HEYWOOD, OL10 2PF
Change of use from a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3(a)) to a residential care home for up to three children/young person(s) (Use Class C2)
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PL/2026/0783 Awaiting decision
850 OLDHAM ROAD, ROCHDALE, OL11 2BN
Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory
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PL/2026/0784 Awaiting decision
LITTLE OAKS NURSERY, BAMFORD ROAD, HEYWOOD, OL10 4TF
Installation of Outbuilding (Restrospective)
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NOT/2026/0774 Awaiting decision
41 Channing Street, Rochdale, OL16 5PY
Prior approval for a larger homes extension measuring 4.5m from the rear (with a maximum height of 3.6m and height to eaves 2.52m)
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PL/2026/0782 Awaiting decision
9 WEAVERS DRIVE, ROCHDALE, OL11 3FU
Two storey rear extension
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OTH/2026/0781 Awaiting decision
Lower Falinge Estate, Spotland Road, Rochda;e
Request for an Environmental Impact Assessment [EIA] screening opinion with respect to the proposed redevelopment of part of the Lower Falinge Estate
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PL/2026/0771 Awaiting decision
HOPWOOD HALL COLLEGE, ROCHDALE ROAD, MIDDLETON
Listed building consent for two non-illuminated totem signs
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PL/2026/0769 Awaiting decision
HOPWOOD HALL COLLEGE, ROCHDALE ROAD, MIDDLETON
Installation of two non-illuminated totem signs
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PL/2026/0772 Awaiting decision
47 SHAWFIELD LANE, ROCHDALE, OL12 7RQ
Application for a certificate of lawfulness for a proposed single storey rear extension
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PL/2026/0767 Granted
27 Chichester Close, Littleborough, OL15 8QL
Application for a certificate of lawfulness for a proposed single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory
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PL/2026/0728 Awaiting decision
Land adjacent to 23 Grove Road, Middleton, Manchester, M24 2LZ
Erection of three storey building comprising 6 x 1 bedroom flats with associated car parking and boundary treatment
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PL/2026/0765 Awaiting decision
198 HEYWOOD OLD ROAD, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 4GR
Single storey rear extension including roof lights
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OTH/2026/0763 Awaiting decision
Clough House Farm, Clough House Lane, Wardle, Rochdale, OL12 9PL
Submission of details to comply with conditions 3 (Materials), 4 (Window and Door Details), 5 (Phase 1 Contamination Report) and 6 (Foul Water Drainage) of planning permission 24/00386/PRA56
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PL/2026/0736 Awaiting decision
69 Mayfield Street, Rochdale, OL16 2NB
Single-storey rear extension
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OTH/2026/0762 Awaiting decision
Land South Of Cowm Top Lane Castleton Rochdale
Submission of details to comply with conditions 6 (Archaeological Investigation Parts A(ii), (iii), B(i), (ii), C, D, E and F) and 19 (Emergency Access) of planning permission 22/01190/FUL
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OTH/2026/0761 Awaiting decision
2 THE HARRIDGE, ROCHDALE, OL12 7UX
Application for works to seven trees subject to Tree Preservation Order TPO012 consisting of crown reduction of Beech trees T1 & T2, crown reduction of sycamore trees T1,T2, T3 & T5 and fell and remove T4 sycamore tree
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PL/2026/0523 Awaiting decision
885 Manchester road, Castleton, Rochdale, OL11 2ST
Proposed change of use from office (Class E) to HMO (Class C4) together with alterations to ground floor rear window
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PL/2026/0759 Awaiting decision
PIKE FOLD, LIGHTOWLERS LANE, LITTLEBOROUGH, OL15 0LN
Conversion of detached garage into ancillary living accommodation including alterations to fenestration and the installation of solar panels and roof lights
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OTH/2026/0756 Granted
Castleton Sidings Heywood Road Rochdale
Application for non-material amendment to planning permission 23/00431/HYBR relating to the substitution of house type Hickory with house type Juniper on plot 150, 151, 106-109 (inclusive) and plots 39-40
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OTH/2026/0662 Awaiting decision
Trub Farm Manchester Road Rochdale OL11 2XG
Submission of details to comply with conditions 28 (Sewer Construction in the vicinity of the Rochdale Canal) and 29 (Culvert Protection Measures) of planning permission 24/01007/FUL
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PL/2026/0572 Awaiting decision
847-849, Manchester Road, Rochdale, OL11 2UY
Change of use at lower ground floor level from residential (Use Class C3) to commercial (Use Class E) with individual access
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PL/2026/0760 Granted
69 Mayfield Street, Rochdale, OL16 2NB
Application for a certificate of lawfulness for rear dormer extension and installation of rooflight to front roof plane
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PL/2026/0727 Awaiting decision
HARWOOD FIELDS FARM, CASTLE HILL ROAD, HEYWOOD, BURY, BL9 6UL
Erection of manege and relocation of existing exercise ring
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PL/2026/0511 Awaiting decision
LITTLE NOOK FARM, HEYWOOD OLD ROAD, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 4GS
Erection of 9no. dwellings houses, seven with integral garages, formation of hardstanding new access and car parking with associated boundary treatment and landscaping following demolition of existing dwelling house
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OTH/2026/0754 Awaiting decision
Land Opposite Harwood Primary School Hornby Street, Heywood
Submission of details to comply with conditions 13 (External Lighting) and 14 (Noise Levels) of planning permission 23/01382/FUL
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OTH/2026/0664 Awaiting decision
Trub Farm Manchester Road Rochdale OL11 2XG
Submission of details to comply with condition 13 (Sewer Infrastucture) of planning permission 24/01007/FUL
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PL/2026/0747 Awaiting decision
19 WORDSWORTH WAY, ROCHDALE, OL11 5JE
Alterations to the roof including raising the ridge height to create additional living space with first floor/two storey side extension and alterations to roof of existing ground floor front extension
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NOT/2026/0749 Awaiting decision
HOPWOOD HALL COLLEGE, ROCHDALE ROAD, MIDDLETON
Prior approval for the installation of a roof-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) system consisting of 2263 x 540W PV modules
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PL/2026/0751 Awaiting decision
MAYFIELD PARADE, ALBERT ROYDS STREET, ROCHDALE, OL16 2US
Installation of 2No. EV charging stations and ancillary equipment. CCTV and1No. freestanding, non-illuminated totem sign displaying company logo
Recent decisions
Data to September 2026
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PL/2026/0670 Granted
36 WORDSWORTH WAY, ROCHDALE, OL11 5JE
Single Storey Rear Extension, Front Porch and rear dormer with loft conversion
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OTH/2026/0756 Granted
Castleton Sidings Heywood Road Rochdale
Application for non-material amendment to planning permission 23/00431/HYBR relating to the substitution of house type Hickory with house type Juniper on plot 150, 151, 106-109 (inclusive) and plots 39-40
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OTH/2026/0312 Granted
Castleton Sidings
Submission of details to comply with condition 12 (remedial works) on planning permission 23/00431/HYBR in relation to plots 9-15, 122-132 and 175-191
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NOT/2026/0597 Granted
HOWARD STREET SW, HOWARD STREET, Rochdale, OL12 0NF
The installation of a new 20m high Orion streetpole hosting 6 no. antennas, 3 no. ERS, 2 no. dishes, equipment housing and other ancillary development.
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PL/2026/0196 Granted
Land at Egerton Street (Former New Jerusalem Church), Middleton, M24 4QD
Erection of seven residential dwellings (Use Class C3) with associated access works including formation of a new dropped kerb, parking, bin storage, landscaping and private amenity space.
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NOT/2026/0681 Granted
759 BURY ROAD, ROCHDALE, OL11 4BB
Prior approval for a larger homes extension measuring 5.10m from the rear (with a maximum height of 4.00m and height to eaves 2.40m)
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PL/2026/0566 Granted
43 BRANDLEHOW DRIVE, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 4QY
Two storey side and single storey rear extension
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OTH/2026/0437 Granted
Sandbrook Business Park, Sandbrook Business Park, Sandbrook Way , Rochdale , OL11 1LQ
Submission of details to comply with conditions 7 (boundary treatment), 9 (drainage management), 11 (EVPCS), 18 (acoustic fence noise), 19 (external lighting), 20 (staff travel plan) and 21 (cycle storage) on planning permission 24/00271/FUL
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OTH/2026/0488 Granted
Land West of New Street, Littleborough , OL15 8HW
Submission of details to comply with conditions 9 (WSI), 10 (surface water drainage), 11 (method statement control of invasive plants), 12 (CMS) and 13 (CTMP) on planning permission 22/01039/FUL
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PL/2026/0636 Granted
40 BEAL CRESCENT, ROCHDALE, OL16 2TL
Application to vary condition 2 (Plans) of planning permission PL/2026/0020 to alter the flat roof of the single storey part of the side/rear extension to a pitched roof
The full record
Decisions between 2000 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 7,448 decisions from Rochdale between 2000 and 2026, part of 7,790 applications on record. Over that period 82% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 5,089 granted against 1,095 refused. The busiest single year was 2019, with 1,347 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
Earliest records shown in full
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00/D37222 Granted
Rainbows End Nursery, Vale House, Vale Street, Middleton, M24 2RJ
Conservatory Extension To Side Of Nursery
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00/D37280 Granted
119, Moss Street, Rochdale, Lancs, OL16 5NS
Front And Rear Dormer Extension To Dwelling And Construction Of A Plain Gable To Roof
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00/D37306 Granted
2, Bishop Marshall Way, Silver Birch, Middleton, Manchester, M24 5NE
Single Storey Side And Front Extension To Dwelling
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00/A4977 Granted
270, Hollin Lane, Middleton, M6 6DA
One Internally Illuminated Free Standing Double Sided Advertisment Unit
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00/D37363 Granted
32, Merefield Terrace, Rochdale, OL11 3RN
Front And Rear Dormer Extensions To Dwelling
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00/D37373 Granted
39, Newhouse Crescent, Norden, Rochdale, OL11 5RR
Rear Conservatory Extension To Dwelling
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00/A4972 Refused
The Success To The Plough, Bolton Road, Marland, Rochdale, Lancs, OL11 3LW
One Internally Illuminated Free Standing Single Sided Advertisement Display Unit
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00/D37265 Refused
Beech House, 68, Manchester Road, Hopwood, Heywood, OL10 2AP
Two Storey Extension To Existing Residential Care Home
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00/D37247 Refused
1018, Edenfield Road, Rochdale, Lancs, OL12 7TR
Erection Of Single Storey Garage And Garden Storage Building (Retrospective)
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00/D37376 Granted
147, Rochdale Road, Firgrove, Rochdale, OL16 3BU
Change Of Use From One Dwelling To Two Dwellings
Decision speed
12 months to September 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 194 57%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 71 21%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 75 22%
Planning agents in Rochdale
The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.
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James Campbell Associates Ltd 79% granted overall 267
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Building Design Services Ltd 83% granted overall 228
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Hague 96% granted overall 114
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Conway Architectural Design Ltd 93% granted overall 79
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Phil Corns Architectural Services LTD. 67% granted overall 63
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A.J.COCKER ASSOCIATES 94% granted overall 62
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ExtensionsNW Ltd 92% granted overall 60
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DLA Architecture Ltd 96% granted overall 30
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Applications by ward in Rochdale
- Balderstone And Kirkholt 276
- Bamford 495
- Castleton 342
- Central Rochdale 350
- East Middleton 249
- Healey 294
- Hopwood Hall 357
- Kingsway 398
- Littleborough Lakeside 421
- Milkstone And Deeplish 525
- Milnrow And Newhey 323
- Norden 419
- North Heywood 293
- North Middleton 288
- Smallbridge and Firgrove 45
- Smallbridge Firgrove 184
- South Middleton 498
- Spotland And Falinge 275
- Wardle And West Littleborough 245
- Wardle Shore and West Littleborough 50
- West Heywood 181
- West Middleton 250
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Common questions
How many planning applications does Rochdale decide?
In the 12 months to September 2026, Rochdale decided 340 planning applications. 90% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in Rochdale?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 55 days over the 12 months to September 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Rochdale decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 340 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 where both dates are published, 57% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 78% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Rochdale decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 7448 decisions from Rochdale between 2000 and 2026, out of 7,790 applications on record. Across that whole period 82% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Rochdale?
June 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to September 2026, with 114 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Where can I see the full documents for an application?
Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on Rochdale's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.
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Rochdale: 7,790 planning applications on record as of September 2026. Trailing 12 months: 340 decided, 90% approved, median 55 days to a decision. 555 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2000 and 2026: 7,448 in total, 82% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.