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35A SMITHY BRIDGE ROAD, LITTLEBOROUGH, OL15 8QF

Awaiting decision Rochdale PL/2026/0372 Change of use

Works: Windows or glazing

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

​​Change of use and conversion of outbuilding (Use Class C3) to takeaway coffee stand (Use Class E) and alteration to fenestration with associated works including alteration to boundary treatment and bin storage area​

As published by the council, reference PL/2026/0372

Application record

Reference
PL/2026/0372
Type
Change of use
Status
Under Consultation
Received
10 Aug 2026
Validated
10 Aug 2026
Ward
Wardle Shore and West Littleborough
Parish
Pennines Township
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
OL15 8QF

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 10 Aug 2026

    Received by Rochdale

  2. 24 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 5 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.

Documents

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

11 documents on file for this application

A planning file usually holds the application form, drawings and site plans, consultee responses, the officer's report and the decision notice.

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What happens while it is decided

The process from here

This application is with Rochdale for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

About full applications applications

How this application type works

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

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