Post Office The Esplanade Rochdale OL16 1AE

1. 12 Dec 2016

   Received by Rochdale

2. 17 Jan 2017

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 17 May 2017

   Decision issued: Grant subject to conditions

4. 28 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Rochdale granted permission on 17 May 2017, 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.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• The Medicine Tap Ground Floor Of The Old Post Office The Esplanade Rochdale OL16 1AE

  18/00576/DOC Submitted 21 May 2018 50 yards away

  Submission of details to comply with condition 3 (outdoor seating area) of planning permission 17/00824/FUL

  Decided Conditions 8 docs

• The Old Post Office The Esplanade Rochdale

  17/00824/FUL Submitted 12 Jul 2017 50 yards away

  Change of use of part of ground floor of building from retail (Use Class A1) to cafe/restaurant/drinking establishment (Use Class A3/A4) including the formation of an outdoor seating area

  Granted Full applications 13 docs

• The Old Post Office The Esplanade Rochdale

  17/00652/LBC Submitted 6 Jun 2017 50 yards away

  Internal alterations to form new bar and restaurant including toilet facilities, kitchen and beer store (retrospective)

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 11 docs

• The Old Post Office The Medicine Tap The Esplanade Rochdale

  18/01018/LBC Submitted 10 Sep 2018 50 yards away

  Proposed change of use from ground floor office to function room and internal alterations including slate flagstone floor, antique leather fixed seating, oak back bar and plasterboard ceiling with cornices and period lighting

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 6 docs

• The Old Post Office The Medicine Tap The Esplanade Rochdale

  18/01017/FUL Submitted 10 Sep 2018 50 yards away

  Proposed change of use from ground floor office (Use Class B1) to function room (Use Class A3/A4)

  Granted Full applications 13 docs

• Rochdale Memorial Gardens The Esplanade Rochdale OL16 1AB

  17/01234/LBC Submitted 11 Oct 2017 50 yards away

  Installation of new LED spotlighting within restored lighting columns (restoration works as approved under 16/00050/LBC) and reinstatement of original paint colour scheme

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 9 docs

• PL/2026/0666 Granted

  213 DRAKE STREET, ROCHDALE, OL11 4LW

  Installation of an ATM machine - Retrospective

  Received 23 Jul, published by the council 13 Aug 2026 Full applications
• PL/2026/0299 Granted

  Schofield Close, Milnrow, Rochdale, OL16 3DN

  Single-storey extension to existing garage/store building.

  Received 7 Aug, published by the council 13 Aug 2026 Full applications
• PL/2026/0183 Granted

  1, Summer Street, Rochdale, OL16 1SY

  Erection of a new industrial building, subdivided into five separate units (Use Class E(g)(iii) with associated car parking, landscaping and bin storage area

  Received 7 Apr, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Full applications
• PL/2026/0275 Refused

  24A BARON STREET, ROCHDALE, OL16 1SJ

  Change of use from storage units to 7 self-contained apartments together with bin storage area and cycle storage. The installation of metal access controlled gates and alterations to fenestration on all elevations.

  Received 1 May, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Full applications
• PL/2026/0418 Granted

  171 EDENFIELD ROAD, ROCHDALE, OL11 5AF

  Change of use from C3 dwelling to C2 Children's Care Facility for up to 2 Children

  Received 8 May, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Full applications