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

Granted Rochdale PL/2026/0219 Listed building consent (Alt/Ext)

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Replacement of existing external plasterboard ceilings with oak timber v jointed tongue and groove boarding

As published by the council, reference PL/2026/0219

Application record

Reference
PL/2026/0219
Type
Listed building consent (Alt/Ext)
Status
Decision Made
Decision
Granted As published: Approve with Conditions
Received
14 May 2026
Validated
14 May 2026
Decided
6 Jul 2026
Ward
Central Rochdale
Parish
Rochdale North Township
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
OL16 1AZ

Site history

Applications at this address on the Rochdale register

This site has had 3 applications since 2023: 3 approved, 0 refused.

  • 23/00288/LBC Granted

    Rochdale Town Hall The Esplanade Rochdale OL16 1AZ

    Installation of protective netting underneath decorative plaster ceiling panels

    Decided 5 Jun 2023 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 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

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 14 May 2026

    Received by Rochdale

  2. 6 Jul 2026

    Decision issued: Approve with Conditions

  3. 21 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

24 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

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.

About heritage and listed building applications

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.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • Rochdale Town Hall The Esplanade Rochdale OL16 1AZ

    23/00288/LBC Submitted 22 Mar 2023 50 yards away

    Installation of protective netting underneath decorative plaster ceiling panels

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 12 docs
  • 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 1AB

    16/01271/LBC Submitted 25 Oct 2016 50 yards away

    Installation of new kitchen equipment and extraction system including two new air supply hoods and one extract hood on the flat roof of the kitchen extension to rear of building

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension 13 docs

In Rochdale

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    Received 7 Aug, published by the council 13 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
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    Received 27 Mar, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
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    MANOR FARM, WOLSTENHOLME FOLD, ROCHDALE, OL11 5UD

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    Received 1 Jun, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
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    Received 17 Mar, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings