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Rochdale planning applications
9,450 applications. 91% approved. 55 days to decide.
As of October 2026, PlanIndex holds 9,450 planning applications from Rochdale. 406 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 91% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Rochdale: 604 applications received in the last year, 406 decisions published.
Rochdale takes a median of 55 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.
All applications
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OTH/2026/0891 Awaiting decision
51 MARQUESS WAY, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 4JR
Proposed removal of 2No. Beech Trees identified as 'T28' and 'T29' under TPO123; in severe decline/dead due to Ganoderma and replanting of 2No. new trees
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PL/2026/0655 Awaiting decision
58A LONG STREET, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 6UQ
Change of use from office accommodation (Class E) to 5 no. self-contained apartments (Class C3), the addition of a bin store and cycle storage and alterations to fenestration on the rear and side elevations
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PL/2026/0889 Awaiting decision
19 CASTLE HILL CRESCENT, ROCHDALE, OL11 4HZ
Two-storey side, Part two, part single storey rear extension including loft conversion following demolition of existing single-storey rear extension and detached garage
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PL/2026/0713 Awaiting decision
Land Adjacent To Birchinley Manor, Birchinley Lane Milnrow, OL16 3DG
Erection of detached dwelling
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PL/2026/0879 Awaiting decision
7 CHESTER AVENUE, ROCHDALE, OL11 5LY
Single-storey rear extension, alteration to fenestration to front and rear elevations, application of render to front and side elevations, removal of chimney stacks and demolition of existing single-storey rear extensions
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PL/2026/0631 Awaiting decision
STABLE AND LAND TO THE WEST OF FERN HILL FARM, FERN HILL LANE, LANEHEAD, ROCHDALE, OL12 6BW
Extension and conversion of the existing stable building to create one x 2 bedroom dwelling including the provision of a bin storage area, parking and associated landscaping and works
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OTH/2026/0881 Awaiting decision
615 Edenfield Road, Rochdale, OL11 5XE
Submission of details to comply with condition 3 (investigation and risk assessment) on planning permission 23/01102/FUL
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NOT/2026/0884 Awaiting decision
28 Darley Road, Rochdale, OL11 2LF
Prior approval for larger homes extension measuring 4.5m from the rear (with a maximum height of 2.95m and height to eaves at 2.5m)
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OTH/2026/0902 Awaiting decision
782 EDENFIELD ROAD, ROCHDALE, OL12 7RB
Works to one protected Sycamore Tree (T1) under TPO236 as follows:- Crown lift: Selectively remove low-growing branches and newer growth below the first major structural branch, achieving approximately 4.5 metres clearance above ground level. The first major structural branch will be retained. • Lateral crown reduction: Reduce the lateral branches growing towards the new development by approximately 2–3 metres, measured from their existing branch tips, pruning back to suitable lateral growth points.
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OTH/2026/0901 Awaiting decision
BIRCH HILL HOSPITAL, BIRCH ROAD, WARDLE, ROCHDALE, OL12 9QB
Works to protected trees under TPO ref 259 as follows:- Poplar Tree referenced as (T6) - proposal of a 3-4m reduction for safety reasons and overhanging a footpath. Poplar Tree referenced as (T7) - proposal of failed branch removal to ensure safety Maple/Sycamore Trees referenced as (G3 and T8)) - proposal of crown lifting these trees to the same height of 6m would allow clearance to ensure safety of vehicles and pedestrians
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PL/2026/0780 Awaiting decision
16 MIDDLETON GARDENS, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 4DF
Change of use from food and drink outlet (Use class E) to an adult gaming centre (Sui Generis)
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PL/2026/0556 Granted
Kingsway Business Park, 216 John Milne Avenue , John Boyd Dunlop Drive, Rochdale, OL16 4NG
Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed internal alterations to an existing storage/distribution building
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PL/2026/0894 Awaiting decision
9 HARLAND WAY, ROCHDALE, OL12 7GQ
Part two, part single-storey rear extension and insertion of first floor windows to side elevations
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PL/2026/0814 Awaiting decision
1 BATES CLOSE, ROCHDALE, OL11 2TU
Removal of original boundary treatments and original raised beds/retaining walls and erection of new garden retaining wall and 1.8m high timber fencing to boundary (retrospective)
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PL/2026/0768 Awaiting decision
33 Ullswater Drive, Middleton, M24 5RL
Retrospective application for the erection of single-storey side extension
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PL/2026/0813 Awaiting decision
Land adjacent to 56 Bonscale Crescent, Middleton, M24 5LY
Installation of a gas governor and kiosk with associated fencing and access gates
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OTH/2026/0892 Awaiting decision
Land At And Adjacent To Scout Moor Wind Farm Rossendale And Rochdale, Rossendale
Construction and operation of 12 wind turbines with a maximum height to the tip of the blade of 180 metres (above ground level), together with associated ancillary infrastructure comprising crane pads and hardstandings; new access tracks; improvement and widening works to Scout Road; onsite substation; underground electrical infrastructure and cabling; fencing and boundary treatments; external lighting; drainage infrastructure; habitat and moorland restoration works; public right of way works; landscaping; temporary construction compound and staging area; underground electrical grid connection to the Rossendale Bulk Supply Point; and associated engineering works; alongside the retention of and improvements to existing access tracks associated with the existing Scout Moor Wind Farm (Further Environmental Information).
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PL/2026/0724 Awaiting decision
UNIT 1, CROWN BUSINESS PARK, COWM TOP LANE, ROCHDALE, OL11 2PU
Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed use of the premises as a youth outreach hub and day session centre (Use Class E).
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PL/2026/0777 Awaiting decision
Moto Birch Westbound Service Station, Between J18 and J19 M62 Westbound, Heywood, OL10 2QH
Installation of sub-station and equipment cabinet on concrete base to support expansion of EV charging facilities
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OTH/2026/0886 Awaiting decision
HIGHER MOORGATE COTTAGE, GRISTLEHURST LANE, HEYWOOD, OL10 4BJ
Submission of details to comply with conditions 3 (Foul and Surface Water), 4 (Site Investigation), 7 (HMMP), 9 (Hard/Soft Landscaping) and 10 (Materials) of planning permission 24/00911/FUL
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PL/2026/0752 Awaiting decision
MOUNT COURT, SHAWCLOUGH ROAD, ROCHDALE, OL12 7HR
Alterations to fenestration on the front elevation to facilitate garage conversion
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OTH/2026/0888 Awaiting decision
Land at Norden Road, Bamford
Request for an EIA Scoping Opinion, in accordance with Regulation 15 of The Town and Country Planning (EIA) Regulations 2017 (as amended)
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PL/2026/0882 Awaiting decision
MOUNT COTTAGE, SCHWABE STREET, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 4TN
Conversion of existing garage to a salon (Class E) following alteration to fenestration
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PL/2026/0503 Awaiting decision
FALINGE PARK HIGH SCHOOL, FALINGE ROAD, ROCHDALE, OL12 6LD
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed alterations to create two additional classrooms
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PL/2026/0796 Awaiting decision
Littleborough Cricket Club, Hare Hill Road, Littleborough, OL15 9DL
Construction of two covered padel courts
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PL/2026/0878 Awaiting decision
3a / 3b Stockton Street, Littleborough, Rochdale, OL15 8YJ
Change of use from general industrial unit (Use Class B2) to a gymnasium (Use Class E(d))
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OTH/2026/0880 Awaiting decision
Site formerly of Tack Lea Works and Shepperd Mill Greenbooth Road Norden Rochdale
Submission of details to comply with conditions 10 (contamination) and 19 (noise) on planning permission 20/01170/OUT
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OTH/2026/0876 Awaiting decision
13, Hillcrest Road, Rochdale, OL11 2QE
Submission of details to comply with conditions 3 (surface water drainage) and 4 (landscaping) of planning permission 23/00605/FUL
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OTH/2026/0866 Awaiting decision
ASHWORTH VALLEY SCOUT CAMPSITE, ASHWORTH ROAD, HEYWOOD, ROCHDALE, OL11 5UP
Submission of details to comply with conditions 4 (biodiversity enhancements), 5 (avoidance measures) and 6 (measures protection of Cheeseden Brook) on planning permission PL/2026/0188
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OTH/2026/0852 Awaiting decision
Station Gardens, Former Central Retail Park, Rochdale
Submission of details to comply with condition 24 (refuse strategy) on planning permission 22/01119/FUL
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25/00943/HOUS Awaiting decision
Brown Hill Farm Woodhouse Lane Rochdale OL12 7TB
Conversion of existing garage/workshop to ancillary guest accommodation including alterations to front fenestration - Retrospective
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PL/2026/0585 Awaiting decision
11 Earnshaw Avenue, Rochdale, OL12 0TS
Two storey side extension and single storey rear extension
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PL/2026/0785 Awaiting decision
27 SALISBURY AVENUE, HEYWOOD, OL10 2NZ
Single storey front, part two storey part single storey rear extensions and first floor side extension together with removal of doorway to side elevation
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OTH/2026/0850 Awaiting decision
Land at former Central Retail Park, Land bounded by Oldham Road, Milnrow Road and Richard Street, Rochdale
Submission of details to comply with condition 18 (Highways) of planning permission 22/01119/FUL
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OTH/2026/0848 Awaiting decision
Land at former Central Retail Park, Land bounded by Oldham Road, Milnrow Road and Richard Street, Rochdale
Submission of details to comply with condition 19 (Landscaping) of planning permission 22/01119/FUL
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OTH/2026/0849 Awaiting decision
FORMER CLARKES PRINTERS, WHAM STREET, HEYWOOD, OL10 4QU
Submission of details to comply with conditions 3 (risk assessment), 4 (demolition and construction method statement), 5 (highways), 6 (surface water drainage scheme), 7 (bat survey), 9 (materials) and 10 (specification of design) of planning permission 23/00876/FUL
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OTH/2026/0846 Awaiting decision
Land at Parkfield House, Manchester Old Road, Manchester
Application for non-material amendment to planning permission 23/00335/FUL for revisions to Curtain Wall Glazing; Artsone Surrounds and Artstone Bansds
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PL/2026/0690 Awaiting decision
35 TORRINGTON STREET, HEYWOOD, OL10 2EZ
Proposed Change of Use from a Dwellinghouse, Use Class C3, to a Residential Children’s Home, Use Class C2
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OTH/2026/0826 Awaiting decision
Former Akzo Nobel Site, Off Hollingworth Road, Littleborough
Submission of details to comply with condition 16 (Verification Reports) planning permission 21/01146/FUL
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PL/2026/0825 Awaiting decision
40 ANDOVER AVENUE, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 1RN
Application for a certificate of lawfulness for the proposed conversion of garage to to habitable room including alterations to front elevation
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PL/2026/0786 Awaiting decision
16 WEST STREET, ROCHDALE, OL16 2EN
Erection of a detached ancillary outbuilding to form storage and recreational space (Part-retrospective)
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PL/2026/0779 Awaiting decision
42 ARDEN AVENUE, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 1PN
Erection of 2 storey side extension following demolition of existing garage and alterations to roof of existing two storey side extension
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PL/2026/0817 Awaiting decision
1 GREENGABLES CLOSE, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 5TG
Proposed single storey side extension
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OTH/2026/0818 Awaiting decision
Land Off Fielding Street, Middleton, M24 6BG
Submission of details to comply with condition 2 (Noise Impact Assessment) on planning permission 21/01628/REM
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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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OTH/2026/0816 Granted
6 BILSON SQUARE, MILNROW, ROCHDALE, OL16 3NY
Application for works to one Sycamore tree (T1) subject to Tree Preservation Order No.21 to crown lift to achieve approximately 4.5 metres ground clearance, through the selective removal or reduction of appropriate lower branches and reduce the upper and lateral crown on the 6 Bilson Square side only by approximately 2–3 metres, pruning back to suitable secondary growth points whilst retaining a balanced and natural crown form.
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PL/2026/0798 Awaiting decision
39 Hign Barn Close, Rochdale, OL11 3PW
Single storey rear extension
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PL/2026/0787 Granted
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 Granted
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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OTH/2026/0775 Awaiting decision
27 HAMER HALL CRESCENT, ROCHDALE, OL12 9BY
Application for works to T1 Sycamore (prume back to provide 2m clearanance from RBH property) subject to Tree Preservation Order TPO 222
Recent decisions
Data to October 2026
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OTH/2026/0816 Granted
6 BILSON SQUARE, MILNROW, ROCHDALE, OL16 3NY
Application for works to one Sycamore tree (T1) subject to Tree Preservation Order No.21 to crown lift to achieve approximately 4.5 metres ground clearance, through the selective removal or reduction of appropriate lower branches and reduce the upper and lateral crown on the 6 Bilson Square side only by approximately 2–3 metres, pruning back to suitable secondary growth points whilst retaining a balanced and natural crown form.
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PL/2026/0714 Granted
27 Margaret Avenue, Rochdale, Ol16 5BG
Single storey side and rear extension
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PL/2026/0741 Granted
2 GARFIELD CLOSE, ROCHDALE, OL11 5RY
Single storey front extension and alteration to fenestration to the front and side elevations
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PL/2026/0772 Granted
47 SHAWFIELD LANE, ROCHDALE, OL12 7RQ
Application for a certificate of lawfulness for a proposed single storey rear extension
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PL/2026/0739 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/2026/0736 Granted
69 Mayfield Street, Rochdale, OL16 2NB
Single-storey rear extension
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PL/2026/0719 Granted
42 FIELD VIEW LANE, ROCHDALE, OL12 7TS
Application for a certificate of lawfulness for single-storey rear extension, part conversion of existing garage to habitable room and insertion of window to side elevation
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PL/2026/0638 Granted
10 MOUNT ROAD, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 1DZ
Single-storey rear extension and alteration to fenestration
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OTH/2026/0743 Granted
6 OAKLEY WAY, WARDLE, ROCHDALE, WARDLE, OL12 9DY
Request to crown lift by 4.5 metres and crown thin up to 20% of 1 No. protected Sycamore Tree identified as T69 within TPO259
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PL/2026/0730 Granted
24 UPLANDS, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 1FA
Application for a certificate of lawfulness for a hip to gable roof extension, rear dormer extension with Juliet balcony and velux windows to front plane of roof
The full record
Decisions between 2000 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 9,115 decisions from Rochdale between 2000 and 2026, part of 9,450 applications on record. Over that period 81% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 6,134 granted against 1,408 refused. The busiest single year was 2017, with 1,379 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/A4968 Refused
58-62, Bury Street, Heywood, Lancs, OL10 4QF
Two Externally Illuminated 48 Sheet Advertisment Hoardings
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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)
Decision speed
12 months to October 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 228 56%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 88 22%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 90 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 310
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Building Design Services Ltd 81% granted overall 281
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Hague 96% granted overall 116
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Conway Architectural Design Ltd 93% granted overall 81
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ExtensionsNW Ltd 91% granted overall 79
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A.J.COCKER ASSOCIATES 93% granted overall 69
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Phil Corns Architectural Services LTD. 67% granted overall 66
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DLA Architecture Ltd 95% granted overall 44
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Applications by ward in Rochdale
- Balderstone And Kirkholt 329
- Bamford 608
- Castleton 411
- Central Rochdale 425
- East Middleton 295
- Healey 376
- Hopwood Hall 438
- Kingsway 506
- Littleborough Lakeside 521
- Milkstone And Deeplish 665
- Milnrow And Newhey 399
- Norden 521
- North Heywood 376
- North Middleton 381
- Smallbridge and Firgrove 58
- Smallbridge Firgrove 243
- South Middleton 582
- Spotland And Falinge 338
- Wardle And West Littleborough 281
- Wardle Shore and West Littleborough 64
- West Heywood 228
- West Middleton 292
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Common questions
How many planning applications does Rochdale decide?
In the 12 months to October 2026, Rochdale decided 406 planning applications. 91% 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 October 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Rochdale decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 406 decisions in the 12 months to October 2026 where both dates are published, 56% 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 9115 decisions from Rochdale between 2000 and 2026, out of 9,450 applications on record. Across that whole period 81% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Rochdale?
June 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to October 2026, with 113 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: 9,450 planning applications on record as of October 2026. Trailing 12 months: 406 decided, 91% approved, median 55 days to a decision. 604 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2000 and 2026: 9,115 in total, 81% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.
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