Land Adjacent To Rochdale Town Hall, The Esplanade Rochdale, OL16 1AB

This site has had 2 applications since 2021: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• 21/01765/LBC Granted

  Land Adjacent To Rochdale Town Hall, The Esplanade Rochdale, OL16 1AB

  Partial demolition of existing retaining wall and installation of new substation to support future installation of heat pumps

  Decided 2 Feb 2024 Heritage and listed buildings

1. 16 Dec 2021

   Received by Rochdale

2. 2 Feb 2024

   Decision issued: Grant subject to conditions

3. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Rochdale granted permission on 2 February 2024, 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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• Land Adjacent To Rochdale Town Hall, The Esplanade Rochdale, OL16 1AB

  21/01765/LBC Submitted 16 Dec 2021 50 yards away

  Partial demolition of existing retaining wall and installation of new substation to support future installation of heat pumps

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Demolition 19 docs

• ROCHDALE TOWN HALL, THE ESPLANADE, ROCHDALE, OL16 1AZ

  PL/2026/0219 Submitted 14 May 2026 50 yards away

  Replacement of existing external plasterboard ceilings with oak timber v jointed tongue and groove boarding

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 24 docs

• Rochdale Town Hall The Esplanade Rochdale OL16 1AZ

  23/00084/LBC Submitted 24 Jan 2023 100 yards away

  Replacement and repositioning of 4no' 20th century lighting columns.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 11 docs

• Town Hall The Esplanade Rochdale OL16 1AH

  20/00615/FUL Submitted 4 Jun 2020 100 yards away

  Restoration and refurbishment of Rochdale Town Hall incorporating civic spaces together with ancillary functions, including events, exhibition and interpretation spaces, upgraded bar and cafe. Works to include; glazing of Porte Cochere and tower link, new terraced access to building perimeter, external repair works, specialist repair of decorative interiors, restoration of key internal spaces and selective window replacement; new services including lifts, plant and equipment; new facilities including exhibition, toilets and storage; and associated works (Phase 2 of restoration and refurbishment works to facilitate the building's continued use)

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 47 docs

• Town Hall The Esplanade Rochdale OL16 1AH

  20/00616/LBC Submitted 4 Jun 2020 100 yards away

  Restoration and refurbishment of Rochdale Town Hall incorporating civic spaces together with ancillary functions, including events, exhibition and interpretation spaces, upgraded bar and café. Works to include; glazing of Porte Cochere and tower link, new terraced access to building perimeter, external repair works, specialist repair of decorative interiors, restoration of key internal spaces and selective window replacement; new services including lifts, plant and equipment; new facilities including exhibition, toilets and storage; and associated works (Phase 2 of restoration and refurbishment works to facilitate the building's continued use)

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 17 docs

• Town Hall The Esplanade Rochdale OL16 1AH

  20/00576/FUL Submitted 27 May 2020 100 yards away

  Enabling works to Rochdale Town Hall; including internal strip out, asbestos removal, structural works, installation of dry risers and a trial replacement window (Phase 1 of restoration and refurbishment works to facilitate the building's continued use).

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 42 docs

• 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
• 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

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Full applications
• PL/2026/0624 Granted

  UNIT 2 TO 3, MAGNUM CENTRE, FISHWICK STREET, ROCHDALE, OL16 5NP

  Installation of 4 no. external air source heat pump units

  Received 22 Jul, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Full applications