PL/2026/0078

1. 28 Jan 2026

   Received by Rochdale

2. 21 Apr 2026

   Decision issued: Permitted Development

3. 29 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• 02/D40210 Granted

  41, Charlotte Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 4TJ

  Two Storey/Single Storey Rear Extension And Front Porch Extension To Dwelling

  27 May 2002 0m away Householder
• PL/2026/0079 Granted

  21 CHARLOTTE STREET, ROCHDALE, OL16 4TJ

  Existing use of property as a 6-bed HMO (Use Class C4)

  28 Jan 2026 0m away Lawful development
• 10/D53720 Granted

  Alleyway To The Side And Rear Of No.S 14 - 40 Charlotte Street, Rochdale, OL16 4TJ

  Erection Of 2 X 2 Metre High Vehicle Access Free Standing Alleygates To Sides Of 8 & 40 Charlotte Street; Erection Of 1 X 2 Metre High Pedestrian Access Free Standing Alleygate To Side Of 22 Charlotte Street.

  1 Oct 2010 0m away Full applications
• PL/2026/0073 Awaiting decision

  BUERSIL HOUSE, EXMOUTH STREET, ROCHDALE, OL16 4SX

  ​​Change of Use from a vehicle workshop to an MOT testing station ​

  18 May 2026 41m away Full applications
• PL/2026/0496 Awaiting decision

  ST MARYS C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL, OLDHAM ROAD, ROCHDALE, OL11 2HB

  Internal refurbishment of the Reception classroom, including replacement floor, enhancement of underfloor ventilation, new French drain. Removal of existing plasterboard partitions and replacement with new plasterboard partitions to form corridor and adjacent classroom wall. Removal of existing lay in grid suspended ceiling in reception classroom and replacement with new plasterboard suspended ceiling with new LED lighting, acoustic baffles and radiant panels

  17 Jun 2026 81m away Heritage and listed buildings
• 21/01742/HH42 Refused

  1 Buersil Avenue Rochdale OL16 4TP

  Prior notification for a single storey extension measuring 5.5m from the rear of the original dwelling (with a maximum height of 2.9m and height to eaves 2.9m)

  13 Dec 2021 88m away Prior approval

• PL/2026/0546 Granted

  22 ROSTHWAITE CLOSE, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 4NT

  Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed change of use of an existing C3 Dwellinghouse to a C4, 4 bedroom, 4 person House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) and addition of single storey rear extension

  24 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• PL/2026/0478 Granted

  19 OAKWAY, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 6TD

  Application for a certificate of lawfulness for partial use of dwelling as office space

  26 May 2026 Lawful development
• PL/2026/0630 Granted

  9 REDLAND CLOSE, LITTLEBOROUGH, OL15 9EE

  Certifcate of lawfulness for a proposed single storey rear extension

  13 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• PL/2026/0601 Awaiting decision

  256 Kingsway, Rochdale, OL16 4AW

  Application for a certificate of lawfulness for a proposed rear dormer.

  9 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• PL/2026/0614 Awaiting decision

  12 BLYTH AVENUE, LITTLEBOROUGH, OL15 8RB

  Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed single storey rear extension and internal alterations

  6 Jul 2026 Lawful development