LODGE BANK COTTAGE, CHURCH ROAD, HEYWOOD, BURY, BL9 6TR

1. 12 Dec 2025

   Received by Rochdale

2. 29 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 6 February 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Rochdale took a median of 55 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Rochdale for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Rochdale decided tree works applications in a median of 50 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Bethel Church Road Heywood BL9 6TR

  19/00986/HOUS Submitted 22 Aug 2019 50 yards away

  Proposed single storey rear extension

  Granted Householder Extension 15 docs
  Small domestic

• Land Adjacent To Carr Croft Barn Church Road Heywood BL9 6XA

  19/01317/WTTPO Submitted 7 Nov 2019 250 yards away

  Application for works to one Ash Tree (T74) subject to Tree Preservation Order No. 010

  Granted Trees 10 docs

• Mount Pleasant Farm Church Road Heywood BL9 6XA

  20/00770/FUL Submitted 3 Jul 2020 450 yards away

  Demolition of existing barns and outbuilding and erection of new dwelling including new vehicular access - Resubmission of 19/00945/FUL

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Demolition 12 docs
  Small domestic

• Mount Pleasant Farm Church Road Heywood BL9 6XA

  21/00167/DOC Submitted 3 Feb 2021 450 yards away

  Submission of details to comply with conditions 3 (Tree Protection), 6 (Lighting), 7 (Landscaping Scheme), 8 (Bat and Bird Boxes), 9 (Materials), 12 (Finished Floor and Garden Levels) and 13 (Drainage)of planning permission 20/00770/FUL

  Decided Conditions 16 docs

• Mount Pleasant Farm Church Road Heywood BL9 6XA

  20/01414/ANM Submitted 18 Nov 2020 450 yards away

  Application for non material amendments to planning permission 20/00770/FUL for substitution of first floor window to door, adjustment to basement plan, alteration to south west elevation and increase to eaves/ridge height

  Granted Amendments Roofing Windows or glazing 7 docs

• Mount Pleasant Farm Church Road Heywood BL9 6XA

  19/00945/FUL Submitted 13 Aug 2019 0.2 miles away

  Demolition of existing barns and outbuilding and erection of new dwelling with detached garage/store including new vehicular access

  Withdrawn Full applications New dwelling Demolition 16 docs
  Small domestic

• OTH/2026/0891 Awaiting decision

  51 MARQUESS WAY, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 4JR

  Proposed removal of 2No. Beech Trees identified as 'T28' and 'T29' under TPO123; in severe decline/dead due to Ganoderma and replanting of 2No. new trees

  Received 8 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Trees
• OTH/2026/0816 Granted

  6 BILSON SQUARE, MILNROW, ROCHDALE, OL16 3NY

  Application for works to one Sycamore tree (T1) subject to Tree Preservation Order No.21 to crown lift to achieve approximately 4.5 metres ground clearance, through the selective removal or reduction of appropriate lower branches and reduce the upper and lateral crown on the 6 Bilson Square side only by approximately 2–3 metres, pruning back to suitable secondary growth points whilst retaining a balanced and natural crown form.

  Received 8 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Trees
• OTH/2026/0633 Granted

  MAYROYD, NORDEN ROAD, ROCHDALE, OL11 5PT

  Works to protected trees under TPO 098 as follows:- T13 Horse Chestnut - remove a single lateral limb, approximately 200 mm (8 inches) in diameter at its point of attachment to the main stem. T8 Horse Chestnut - removal of a single over-extended lateral limb by approximately 150mm (6 inches) in diameter at its point of attachment to the main stem.

  Received 14 Jul, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Trees
• OTH/2026/0743 Granted

  6 OAKLEY WAY, WARDLE, ROCHDALE, WARDLE, OL12 9DY

  Request to crown lift by 4.5 metres and crown thin up to 20% of 1 No. protected Sycamore Tree identified as T69 within TPO259

  Received 17 Aug, published by the council 28 Aug 2026 Trees
• OTH/2026/0901 Awaiting decision

  BIRCH HILL HOSPITAL, BIRCH ROAD, WARDLE, ROCHDALE, OL12 9QB

  Works to protected trees under TPO ref 259 as follows:- Poplar Tree referenced as (T6) - proposal of a 3-4m reduction for safety reasons and overhanging a footpath. Poplar Tree referenced as (T7) - proposal of failed branch removal to ensure safety Maple/Sycamore Trees referenced as (G3 and T8)) - proposal of crown lifting these trees to the same height of 6m would allow clearance to ensure safety of vehicles and pedestrians

  Received 30 Sep, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Trees