The Old Post Office The Medicine Tap The Esplanade Rochdale

This site has had 2 applications since 2018: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• 18/01018/LBC Granted

  The Old Post Office The Medicine Tap The Esplanade Rochdale

  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

  Decided 28 Jan 2019 Heritage and listed buildings

1. 10 Sep 2018

   Received by Rochdale

2. 19 Nov 2018

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 28 Jan 2019

   Decision issued: Grant subject to conditions

4. 29 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Rochdale granted permission on 28 January 2019, 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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• 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 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

• Post Office The Esplanade Rochdale OL16 1AE

  16/01497/FUL Submitted 12 Dec 2016 50 yards away

  Change of use of part of ground floor of building from retail (Use Class A1) to restaurant/drinking establishment (Use Class A3/A4)

  Granted Full applications 9 docs

• Barclays Bank 1 Yorkshire Street Rochdale OL16 1BH

  24/00249/FUL Submitted 11 Mar 2024 50 yards away

  External alterations to building and façade 'made good' following the removal of existing signage, CCTV and ATM's. Internal alterations to include removal of fittings, counters and loose furniture.

  Granted Full applications 23 docs

• PL/2026/0713 Awaiting decision

  Land Adjacent To Birchinley Manor, Birchinley Lane Milnrow, OL16 3DG

  Erection of detached dwelling

  Received 7 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 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

  Received 7 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 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/2026/0631 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

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 25/01018/FUL Refused

  Land At Waterfold Lane Heap Bridge Bury BL9 7JY

  Residential development of a 100% affordable housing scheme comprising of 6 apartments and 18 dwellinghouses, with access, landscaping, drainage and other associated works

  Received 3 Oct, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Full applications