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

This site has had 2 applications since 2023: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• 23/00084/LBC Granted

  Rochdale Town Hall The Esplanade Rochdale OL16 1AZ

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

  Decided 5 May 2023 Heritage and listed buildings

1. 14 May 2026

   Received by Rochdale

2. 6 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Approve with Conditions

3. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Rochdale granted permission on 6 July 2026, 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.

Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Town Hall The Esplanade Rochdale OL16 1AH

  20/00615/FUL Submitted 4 Jun 2020 50 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 50 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 50 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

• Town Hall The Esplanade Rochdale OL16 1AH

  20/00577/LBC Submitted 27 May 2020 50 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 Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 32 docs

• Town Hall, The Esplanade, Rochdale, OL16 1AH

  21/01705/VRCON Submitted 6 Dec 2021 50 yards away

  Section 73 application for minor material amendment to planning permission 20/00615/FUL to revise conditions 8 and 10. Condition 8 will be amended to update the agreed Ecological Assessment. Condition 10 will be amended to provide no restriction to works during the 2022-2023 breeding seasons, on the basis that the Peregrine Falcons will not be nesting on the tower.

  Granted Conditions 4 docs

• Town Hall, The Esplanade, Rochdale, OL16 1AH

  22/00020/VRCON Submitted 10 Jan 2022 50 yards away

  Section 19 application for minor material amendment to listed building consent 20/00616/LBC to revise conditions 6 and 8. Condition 6 will be amended to update the agreed Ecological Assessment. Condition 8 will be amended to provide no restriction to works during the 2022-2023 breeding seasons, on the basis that the Peregrine Falcons will not be nesting on the tower.

  Granted Conditions 4 docs

• PL/2026/0199 Withdrawn

  HEY BOTTOM FARM, CALDERBROOK ROAD, LITTLEBOROUGH, OL15 9NR

  Conversion of barn to form a dwelling house, removal and replacement of existing rear dormer, insertion and alteration to fenestration, formation of a new road for vehicular access including car parking, siting of static caravan and boundary treatment (Part Retrospective)

  Received 16 Jul, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• PL/2026/0033 Granted

  33-35 BROAD LANE, ROCHDALE, OL16 4PG

  Listed building consent for various internal and external works including the replacement of the windows and rear doors, the replacement of internal doors, the addition of partition walls, the enlargement of a ground floor opening and various repair works.

  Received 27 Mar, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• PL/2026/0364 Granted

  MANOR FARM, WOLSTENHOLME FOLD, ROCHDALE, OL11 5UD

  Listed building consent for works to a Grade II listed building for replacement timber windows and internal alterations

  Received 1 Jun, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• PL/2026/0201 Granted

  Stid Fold Barn, Barn Field Lane, Rochdale, OL12 9PN

  Change of use and conversion of barn to one dwelling including erection of single storey side extension, alteration to fenestration, and associated works including, landscaping, parking, installation of air source heat pump and solar panels, and siting of temporary caravan accommodation and storage container

  Received 17 Mar, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• PL/2026/0496 Granted

  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

  Received 17 Jun, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings