8 Smithy Bridge Road, Littleborough, OL15 8QF

This site has had 2 applications since 2019: 0 approved, 2 refused.

• 19/00470/CPL Refused

  8 Smithy Bridge Road Littleborough OL15 8QF

  Application for a certificate of lawfulness for a proposed change of use from a Use Class C3(a) dwellinghouse to a Use Class C3(b) 3 bedroom children's care facility

  Decided 4 Jul 2019 Lawful development

1. 5 Jul 2019

   Received by Rochdale

2. 22 Jul 2019

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 3 Oct 2019

   Decision issued: Refuse

4. 29 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• 8 Smithy Bridge Road Littleborough OL15 8QF

  19/00470/CPL Submitted 24 Apr 2019 50 yards away

  Application for a certificate of lawfulness for a proposed change of use from a Use Class C3(a) dwellinghouse to a Use Class C3(b) 3 bedroom children's care facility

  Refused Lawful development 7 docs
  Domestic

• Cleland McIver Ltd Hollingworth Mill Smithy Bridge Road Littleborough OL15 8QF

  16/00909/FUL Submitted 29 Jul 2016 50 yards away

  Relocation of static waste compactor within the yard area including erection of 2.8m high acoustic fence along the relevant section of fence line

  Granted Full applications 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 30 - 32 Smithy Bridge Road Littleborough OL15 8QF

  21/00768/FUL Submitted 24 May 2021 100 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~20 Sep

  Change of use of former Smithy Bridge Business Centre offices (Class B1) into 12 no Apartments (Class C3) together with installation of additional window openings on front, side and rear elevations

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling Windows or glazing 10 docs
  Major scheme

• 35A SMITHY BRIDGE ROAD, LITTLEBOROUGH, OL15 8QF

  PL/2026/0372 Submitted 10 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~5 Oct

  ​​Change of use and conversion of outbuilding (Use Class C3) to takeaway coffee stand (Use Class E) and alteration to fenestration with associated works including alteration to boundary treatment and bin storage area​

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 12 docs

• 5, Yea Fold, Smithy Bridge, Littleborough, Lancashire, OL15 8YF

  01/D38581 Submitted 8 Mar 2001 100 yards away

  Conservatory Extension To Rear Of Dwelling

  Granted Householder Extension
  Small domestic

• 3, Yea Fold, Smithy Bridge, Littleborough, Lancashire, OL15 8YF

  01/D38582 Submitted 8 Mar 2001 100 yards away

  Conservatory Extension To Rear Of Dwelling

  Granted Householder Extension
  Small domestic

• 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