The Sheaf, Hough Fold, Milnrow, Newhey, Rochdale, OL16 3RF

1. 26 Mar 2026

   Received by Rochdale

2. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 21 May 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

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• 17 Haugh Fold Newhey OL16 3RF

  17/00026/CPL Submitted 11 Jan 2017 50 yards away

  Application for a certificate of lawfulness for a proposed single storey rear extension and front porch

  Split decision Lawful development Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 17 Haugh Fold Newhey OL16 3RF

  16/01324/CPL Submitted 4 Nov 2016 50 yards away

  Single storey rear extension and front porch

  Split decision Lawful development Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 11 North Parade Newhey OL16 3RD

  17/00734/CPL Submitted 26 Jun 2017 50 yards away

  Application for a certificate of lawfulness for a proposed loft conversion

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 8 docs

• 16 Highbank Road Newhey OL16 3RS

  17/01256/HOUS Submitted 17 Oct 2017 100 yards away

  Proposed two storey side extension

  Granted Householder Extension 12 docs
  Domestic

• 13 Highbank Road Newhey Rochdale OL16 3RS

  18/00802/HOUS Submitted 16 Jul 2018 100 yards away

  Insertion of single window opening at first floor level to front (south east) elevation

  Granted Householder Windows or glazing 7 docs
  Domestic

• 5 Haugh Square Milnrow OL16 3RG

  17/00008/HOUS Submitted 4 Jan 2017 150 yards away

  Erection of a detached garden room to south west of dwelling

  Granted Householder 6 docs
  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