Firwood Tavern, 35, Joshua Lane, Middleton, Manchester, M24 2AY

1. 14 Nov 2002

   Received by Rochdale

2. 8 Jan 2003

   Decision issued: Grant subject to conditions

3. 14 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Rochdale granted permission on 8 January 2003, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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• Joshua Lane, Middleton, M24 2AY

  AE/340510/17 Submitted 18 Jul 2017 50 yards away

  Prior notification for the installation of a 12m high Smart Metering monopole supporting 1 omni antenna with equipment cabinet at ground level and associated ancillary works

  Granted Outline

• Land Off, Greenhill Road/Smethurst Street, Middleton, M24 2BB

  PL/2026/0271 Submitted 20 Mar 2026 100 yards away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~15 May

  Residential development for the erection of 24 dwellings following demolition of existing outbuildings without complying with Condition 2 (plans) of planning permission 23/01162/FUL

  Awaiting decision Amendments New dwelling Demolition 26 docs
  Major scheme

• 28 Joshua Lane Chadderton Oldham M24 2AZ

  CEA/356680/26 Submitted 12 Aug 2026 200 yards away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~11 Oct

  Proposed change of use from a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a small children's home (Use Class C2) providing residential care and accommodation for up to three children and young people. The home will operate on a permanent 24-hour basis with staff working on a rota. No external alterations, external signage, plant, machinery or engineering works are proposed. The property will retain its residential appearance and character.

  Awaiting decision Lawful development 4 docs
  Domestic

• 116 Redwood Chadderton Oldham OL9 9UG

  HOU/346337/21 Submitted 22 Feb 2021 200 yards away

  Two storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory.

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 4 Sundew Place, Middleton, M24 2TD

  18/00504/CONS Submitted 30 Apr 2018 200 yards away

  Erection of a single storey rear extension

  Granted Outline Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 323 Grimshaw Lane Middleton M24 2AT

  19/00608/HOUS Submitted 27 May 2019 250 yards away

  Two storey side and single storey rear extensions following demolition of existing side and rear extensions (part retrospective)

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition 12 docs
  Small domestic

• 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

  Received 9 Sep, published by the council 13 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 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.

  Received 21 Apr, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 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

  Received 4 Sep, published by the council 7 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 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

  Received 4 Sep, published by the council 28 Aug 2026 Full applications
• PL/2026/0147 Withdrawn

  HEY BOTTOM FARM, CALDERBROOK ROAD, LITTLEBOROUGH, OL15 9NR

  Conversion of barn to form a dwelling house, removal and replacement of existing rear dormer, insertion and alteration to fenestration, formation of a new road for vehicular access including car parking, siting of static caravan and boundary treatment (Part- Retrospective)

  Received 16 Jul, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Full applications