47 SHAWFIELD LANE, ROCHDALE, OL12 7RQ

1. 25 Aug 2026

   Received by Rochdale

2. 29 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 20 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.

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.

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

• 9 Seven Acres Lane Rochdale OL12 7RL

  20/00761/HH42 Submitted 25 Jun 2020 72m away

  Prior approval for a proposed single storey rear extension meauring 5.7m from the original dwelling (with a maximum height of 3.6m and height to eaves to 3.4m)

  Refused Prior approval Extension 2 docs
  Small domestic

• Norden Cricket Club Woodhouse Lane Rochdale OL12 7SD

  20/00267/FUL Submitted 5 Mar 2020 74m away

  Removal of existing practice nets and installation of new practice area with all-weather surfacing surrounded by 2.4m high mesh fencing and 3.7m high netting within

  Granted Full applications 2 docs

• 738 Edenfield Road Rochdale OL12 7PP

  19/01163/HOUS Submitted 3 Oct 2019 85m away

  Two storey and single storey rear extension and formation of new door opening on existing rear elevation

  Granted Householder Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 11, Martins Field, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 7NT

  02/D41067 Submitted 17 Dec 2002 85m away

  Single Storey Side And Rear Extension To Dwelling

  Granted Householder Extension
  Small domestic

• 7, Shawfield Grove, Rochdale, OL12 7SU

  00/D37866 Submitted 14 Jul 2000 125m away

  Single Storey Extension To Rear Of Garage And Increase In Height To Side Of Dwelling.

  Granted Householder Extension
  Small domestic

• 2, Moor View Close, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 7SY

  02/D39694 Submitted 18 Jan 2002 126m away

  First Floor And Two Storey Side Extension To Dwelling.

  Granted Householder Extension
  Domestic

• PL/2026/0790 Awaiting decision

  149 Manchester Road, Heywood, OL12 2HH

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

  2 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• PL/2026/0767 Granted

  27 Chichester Close, Littleborough, OL15 8QL

  Application for a certificate of lawfulness for a proposed single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory

  25 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• PL/2026/0614 Granted

  12 BLYTH AVENUE, LITTLEBOROUGH, OL15 8RB

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

  6 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• PL/2026/0601 Granted

  256 Kingsway, Rochdale, OL16 4AW

  Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed rear dormer and roof lights.

  9 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• PL/2026/0760 Granted

  69 Mayfield Street, Rochdale, OL16 2NB

  Application for a certificate of lawfulness for rear dormer extension and installation of rooflight to front roof plane

  21 Aug 2026 Lawful development