THORNTON HOUSE, TROWS LANE, ROCHDALE, OL11 2UE

1. 1 Sep 2026

   Received by Rochdale

2. 4 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 27 October 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.

• Land Off Cowm Top Lane, Rochdale

  19/00006/SO Submitted 21 Dec 2018 150 yards away

  Request for screening opinion in respect of proposed residential development

  Decided Outline New dwelling 3 docs

• Land South Of Cowm Top Lane, Rochdale

  21/01349/OUT Submitted 16 Sep 2021 200 yards away

  Outline application with all matters reserved except for means of access, for residential development, comprising up to 550 dwellings

  Withdrawn Outline New dwelling 51 docs
  Major scheme

• 151 Leander Drive Rochdale OL11 2XE

  21/01068/CPL Submitted 19 Jul 2021 350 yards away

  Certificate of lawfulness application for single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory

  Granted Lawful development Extension Demolition 12 docs
  Small domestic

• 139 Leander Drive Rochdale OL11 2XE

  20/00932/CPL Submitted 7 Aug 2020 350 yards away

  Application for a certificate of lawfulness for proposed garage conversion into habitable room with associated alterations to fenestration on front elevation and formation of window to side elevation

  Granted Lawful development Windows or glazing 9 docs

• 54, Leander Drive, Castleton, Rochdale, OL11 2XD

  02/D40822 Submitted 18 Oct 2002 350 yards away

  Conservatory Extension To Rear Of Dwelling

  Granted Householder Extension
  Small domestic

• 71, Leander Drive, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL11 2XD

  02/D40786 Submitted 11 Oct 2002 350 yards away

  Single Storey Side Extension To Dwelling

  Granted Householder Extension
  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