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From the council’s own planning register, read in full from 2006. One of the councils’ registers on one map in Town Planner Pro.
Town Planner Pro holds 29,556 planning applications from the planning register of Rochdale, read in full from 2006 to 6 November 2026. Of the 24,285 approved or refused, 83% were approved. In the last twelve months 899 were approved or refused, 89% approved. Figures as at 11 November 2026; the register was last read on 9 November 2026.
29,556
applications held
83%
of those approved or refused, approved
899
approved or refused in the last 12 months, 89% approved
268
pending on the register
By year
By the year the council validated each application (received, where no date of validation is given). % approved is of those approved or refused.
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused | Withdrawn | % approved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 to date | 872 | 521 | 53 | 24 | 91% |
| 2025 | 1,201 | 757 | 128 | 44 | 86% |
| 2024 | 1,177 | 757 | 140 | 35 | 84% |
| 2023 | 1,280 | 749 | 191 | 65 | 80% |
| 2022 | 1,461 | 882 | 265 | 69 | 77% |
| 2021 | 1,678 | 995 | 297 | 83 | 77% |
| 2020 | 1,452 | 949 | 199 | 64 | 83% |
| 2019 | 1,330 | 761 | 280 | 73 | 73% |
| 2018 | 1,313 | 790 | 217 | 110 | 78% |
| 2017 | 1,389 | 824 | 290 | 109 | 74% |
| 2016 | 1,401 | 828 | 267 | 89 | 76% |
| 2015 | 1,368 | 850 | 233 | 70 | 78% |
| 2014 | 1,374 | 955 | 182 | 61 | 84% |
| 2013 | 1,266 | 918 | 128 | 56 | 88% |
| 2012 | 1,301 | 931 | 151 | 69 | 86% |
| 2011 | 1,383 | 980 | 126 | 77 | 89% |
| 2010 | 1,370 | 1,131 | 122 | 64 | 90% |
| 2009 | 1,301 | 1,040 | 155 | 60 | 87% |
| 2008 | 1,451 | 1,183 | 176 | 60 | 87% |
| 2007 | 1,848 | 1,530 | 229 | 57 | 87% |
| 2006 | 2,034 | 1,586 | 283 | 98 | 85% |
84% of the applications held are on the map, placed by the council’s own point or red line, the property, or the postcode. Outcomes are the register’s; an application whose outcome is not yet read counts in none of the three.
The appeals decided here are in the appeal record for Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council.
Newest applications in Rochdale
The 40 most recently validated, newest first.
- Pendingvalid 6 November 2026· Full planning permissionPL/2026/0493
289 Kingsway, Rochdale, OL16 5BX
Proposed dropped kerb
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 5 November 2026· Householder planning permissionPL/2026/0908
13 Kent Street, Rochdale, OL11 3SL
Retrospective single storey rear extension and front and rear dormers
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 4 November 2026· Approval of details reserved by a conditionOTH/2026/1015
Land to West of Hollingworth Road, Littleborough
Submission of details to comply with conditions 5 (windows and doors design), 6 (materials) and 30 (external lighting) on planning permission 24/00581/HYBR
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 2026· Approval of details reserved by a conditionOTH/2026/1011
Land at 206-208 Drake Street, Rochdale, OL16 1PJ
Submission of details to comply with conditions 8 (RAMMS), 11 (Biodiversity Enhancements), 12 (HMMP) and the Biodiversity Gain Plan pursuant to planning permission PL/2026/0549
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 2026· Prior approval - Commercial, business and service uses to dwellinghousesNOT/2026/0904
9 Taylor Street Heywood OL10 1EF
Prior approval for the change of use of aprt of ground floor from commercial use (Class E) to 1no. residential unit (Class C3)
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 2026· Full planning permissionPL/2026/0794
21 Mizzy Road, Rochdale, OL12 6HW
Conversion of dwelling into 4 apartments, excavation of land, alterations to fenestration and associated works including installation of dropped kerb and landscaping
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 30 October 2026· Listed building consent (Alt/Ext)PL/2026/1006
Ashworth Hall Cottage, Ashworth Road, Heywood, Rochdale, OL11 5UP
Proposed removal of internal wall between kitchen and rear living room, insertion of new patio doors including lowering of existing cills (to existing width openings) and new metal cantilevered shallow balcony to first floor rear elevation
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 30 October 2026· Approval of details reserved by a conditionOTH/2026/0996
Collop Gate Farm, Manchester Road, Rochdale, OL10 2PX
Submission of details to comply with conditions 15 (Ground Investigation and Risk Assessment), 16 (Intrusive Ground Investigation), 17 (Archaeological Investigation), 19 (Foul Drainage Scheme), 20 (Surface Water Drainage Scheme), 21 (Construction Method Statement), 22 (Construction Traffic Managment Plan), 23 (Construction Environment Management Plan), 24 (Noise Mitigation Scheme), 25 (Landscape and Habitat Creation Management Plan), 26 (Method Statement for Invasive Plant Species), 27 (Arboricultural Impact Assessment), 30 (Highways Access Scheme off Manchester Road) and 34 (Lighting Details) of planning permission 16/01399/HYBR
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 28 October 2026· Lawful development: Proposed usePL/2026/0989
Office 6, Fourth Floor, Arrow Mill, Queensway, Rochdale, OL11 2YW
Application for a certificate of lawfulness for the proposed use off office 6 as a private hire operating centre
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 28 October 2026· Change of usePL/2026/0910
Littleborough Service Station, Church Street, Littleborough, OL15 8JA
Reconfiguration of existing jetwash building to form to replacement sales building including single-storey front extension and change of use of existing shop to retail bakery use (Use class E (a/b)), including new shopfronts, new car parking and installation of bollards
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 27 October 2026· Approval of details reserved by a conditionOTH/2026/0987
Sandbrook Park, Sandbrook Way, Rochdale
Submission of details to complay with conditions 4 (Habitat Mangement and Monitoring Plan) 5 (Construction Environmental Management Plan), 6 (Hard and Soft Landscaping Plan) and 8 (Cycle Store) of planning permission 25/01030/FUL
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 27 October 2026· Householder planning permissionPL/2026/0920
72 Elm Park Grove, Rochdale, OL12 7JT
Single-storey rear extension including first floor roof terrace and balustrade
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 27 October 2026· Full planning permissionPL/2026/0757
Wrigley Carr Farm, Gristlehurst Lane, Heywood, OL10 4BJ
Demolition of existing farmhouse, storage building, and stables, Erection of 4no. dwellings houses with integral garages, formation of hardstanding new access and car parking with associated landscaping
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 26 October 2026· Non-Material AmendmentOTH/2026/0985
Unit 9, Heywood Distribution Park , Rochdale, OL10 2TT
Application under S96A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) for a Non-Material Amendment to planning permission 24/00795/FUL (as amended by 25/01133/ANM) for a revised southern canopy, single storey amenity building and revised fence layout and pedestrian gate
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 26 October 2026· Approval of details reserved by a conditionOTH/2026/0980
Linkside, Sunny Brow Road, Middleton, Manchester, M24 4BG
Submission of details to comply with conditions 8 (Hard and Soft Landscaping Scheme) and 9 (Landscaping and Ecological Management Plan) of planning permission 23/00331/FUL
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 23 October 2026· Approval of details reserved by a conditionOTH/2026/0976
Land to West of Hollingworth Road, Littleborough
Submission of details to comply with conditions 4 (Network of Footpaths), 13(Sustainable Drainage Management and Maintenance Plan), 20 (Self-enforcing 20mph Zone) and 25 (Scheme of Photovoltaic Panels) of planning permission 24/00581/HYBR
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 23 October 2026· Householder planning permissionPL/2026/0972
15 Parkside, Middleton, Manchester, M24 1NL
Erection of rear conservatory over existing raised patio area and installation of steps leading to garden
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 23 October 2026· Consent for Works under a Tree Preservation OrderOTH/2026/0978
45 Marquess Way, Middleton, Manchester, M24 4JR
Proposed works to one protected Beech Tree (T23) under TPO123 as follows:- Crown lift by approximately 2.5–3 metres from the existing lower crown level, removing low hanging limbs and branches to improve light & space within the garden and provide clearance above the shed roof.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 22 October 2026· Change of usePL/2026/0887
Kidz Klub, Assheton Street, Middleton, Manchester, M24 3BL
Change of use from a soft play area and café to a soft play area, nursery school, evening community sessions and café together with the formation of access ramp with fencing to form raised terrace with outdoor seating and separate access ramp to High Street elevation including alterations to fenestration
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 22 October 2026· Consent for Works under a Tree Preservation OrderOTH/2026/0971
4 Midge Hall Drive, Rochdale, OL11 4AX
Application for works to one Sycamore Trees (T1– Sycamore) subject to Tree Preservation Order No. 23B to selectively remove lower reactive shoots and secondary growth extending over the applicant’s garden to restore clearance, retaining established structural branches and the main crown framework
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 22 October 2026· Approval of details reserved by a conditionOTH/2026/0970
Mccormick Europe Ltd, Whitelees Road, Littleborough, OL15 8DU
Submission of details to comply with conditions 4 (Sustainable Surface Water Drainage Scheme) and 5 (Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan) of planning permission PL/2026/0535
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 22 October 2026· Householder planning permissionPL/2026/0969
9 the Rhyddings, Birtle Road, Heywood, Bury, BL9 6UT
SIngle storey front porch with pitched roof
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 21 October 2026· Prior approval -Installation or alteration etc of solar equipment on non-domestic premisesNOT/2026/0847
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc, Kingsway, Rochdale, OL16 4AT
Prior approval for installation of solar PV roof mounted system
The council’s page - Approvedvalid 21 October 2026· Lawful development: Proposed usePL/2026/0936
Units 1-3 Lincoln Close Industrial Estate, Lincoln Close, Rochdale
Appplication for a certificate of lawfulness for proposed replacement of external sheet walls, recladding of the roof and replacement of rooflights to the existing building
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 21 October 2026· Full planning permissionPL/2026/0867
26 Milkstone Road, Rochdale, OL11 1EB
Proposed installation of a new shopfront, including new shopfront glazing, roller shutters together with external alterations - Retrospective
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 21 October 2026· Householder planning permissionPL/2026/0930
23 Belfield Old Road, Rochdale, OL16 2SX
Retrospective application for the alteration to existing outbuilding to form additional living space
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 21 October 2026· Householder planning permissionPL/2026/0966
114 Queensway, Rochdale, OL11 1TJ
Single storey side and rear extension
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 20 October 2026· Full planning permissionPL/2026/0799
Land Next to 49 Bridge Street, Heywood, OL10 1JF
Erection of 2no. retail units (Use Class E) and 2no. 3 bedroomed, self-contained apartments (Use Class C3) at first floor level. Bin storage area, associated parking, planting and boundary treatments to the rear.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 20 October 2026· Householder planning permissionPL/2026/0962
599 Halifax Road, Wardle, Rochdale, OL12 9PY
Part single storey, part two storey side and rear extensions, alterations to existing fenestration and partial demolition of existing detached garage
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 20 October 2026· Approval of details reserved by a conditionOTH/2026/0961
Warwick Mill, Oldham Road, Middleton
Submission of details to comply with conditions 3 (Phasing Plan), 4 (Ecological Survey), 5 (Tree Protection), 6 (Method Statement - Removal Invasive Non -Natice Species) and 7 (Demolition Methid Statement) of planning permission 23/00795/FUL
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 20 October 2026· Outline planning permission: Some matters reservedPL/2026/0933
Land East of Moss Hall Road, Heywood Distribution Park , Heywood
Outline planning application (including means of Access) for the demolition of existing industrial units and comprehensive redevelopment of the land within Use Classes E(g)(iii) (industrial processes), B2 (general industrial), and B8 (storage and distribution) and associated works.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 20 October 2026· Removal/variation of conditionsPL/2026/0963
Stable Hills, Chadwick Hall Road, Rochdale, OL11 4DJ
Application to vary condition 2 (Plans) of planning permission PL/2026/0155 in order to increase the roof height of the detached garage/storage space
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 20 October 2026· Prior notification: Development by telecoms operatorsNOT/2026/0960
Rochdale Golf Club, Edenfield Road, Rochdale, OL11 5YR
Prior approval for a proposed new 25-metre-high lattice tower with supporting 6 no. antennas, 12 no. ERS, and 2 no. transmission dishes and additional ancillary development.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 20 October 2026· Prior approval: Larger home extensionNOT/2026/0909
21 Sparthfield Avenue, Rochdale, OL11 3SF
Prior approval for a larger homes extension measuring 4.25m from the rear (with a maximum height of 2.7m)
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 20 October 2026· Change of usePL/2026/0875
81 Birch Road, Wardle, Rochdale, OL12 9QN
Change of use of part of grass verge to form extension of existing driveway together with dropped kerb.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 20 October 2026· Householder planning permissionPL/2026/0797
152 Royds Street, Rochdale, OL16 5JZ
Single-storey rear extension
The council’s page - Approvedvalid 19 October 2026· Non-Material AmendmentOTH/2026/0964
7 Wood Hey Grove, Rochdale, OL12 9TY
Application for non-material to planning permission PL/2026/0491 to change the roof type from hipped to pitched roof
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 19 October 2026· Approval of details reserved by a conditionOTH/2026/0957
Hopwood Hall College, Rochdale Road, Middleton
Submission of details to comply with condition 16 (external lighting) on planning permission 24/00547/FUL
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 19 October 2026· Prior notification: DemolitionNOT/2026/0959
Simpson Clough Mill, Ashworth Road, Heywood
Prior notification for the demolition vacant and fire damaged industrial buildings
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 19 October 2026· Change of usePL/2026/0893
Land off Aspinall Street, Heywood, OL10 4HL
Use of land for B8 Open Storage with containers and boundary treatment (Part-Retrospective)
The council’s page
Latest decisions in Rochdale
- Refuseddecided 6 November 2026· Request for Tree Preservation Order21/00988/TPO
College Bank And Lower Falinge Flats, Rochdale
Request for Tree Preservation Order on Cherry Blossom trees
The council’s page - Withdrawndecided 6 November 2026· Change of usePL/2026/0882
Mount Cottage, Schwabe Street, Middleton, Manchester, M24 4TN
Conversion of existing garage to a salon (Class E) following alteration to fenestration
The council’s page - Approveddecided 6 November 2026· Full planning permissionPL/2026/0099
168 Yorkshire Street, Rochdale, OL16 2DL
Change of Use from former offices (Use class E) to 21no. self-contained flats (C3) and alteration to fenestration to ground floor rear elevation
The council’s page - Refuseddecided 5 November 2026· Request for Tree Preservation Order25/00915/TPO
12 Bentgate Close Milnrow OL16 4NB
Request for a Tree Preservation Order to protect one mature Beech Tree in rear garden area
The council’s page - Refuseddecided 5 November 2026· Request for Tree Preservation Order23/00531/TPO
Land Opposite 28/30 Lambourne Grove, Milnrow
Request to protect one Sugar Maple tree and four Sour Cherry trees
The council’s page - Approveddecided 5 November 2026· Lawful development: Proposed usePL/2026/0864
23 Matthew Moss Lane, Rochdale, OL11 3LU
Lawful development certificate for a proposed rear mono pitched extension together with 1.8m high rear boundary fencing
The council’s page - Approveddecided 5 November 2026· Removal/variation of conditionsPL/2026/0411
Holy Trinity Parkfield, Sunny Brow Road, Middleton, Manchester, M24 4AX
Application to remove condition 14 (Tree Protection) and vary condition 15(Planting details) of 23/00718/FUL
The council’s page - Approveddecided 5 November 2026· Householder planning permissionPL/2026/0139
4 Arnold Avenue, Heywood, OL10 2ND
Two storey rear and first floor side extension with materials to match the host dwelling.
The council’s page - Withdrawndecided 4 November 2026· Removal/variation of conditions23/00606/VRCON
Land Adjacent To Buckley Hill Lane, Milnrow Rochdale OL16 4BU
Section 73 Application to vary conditions 9 (Landscaping Scheme) and 14 (Boundary Treatment) of planning permission 19/00104/FUL
The council’s page - Approveddecided 4 November 2026· Consent for Works under a Tree Preservation OrderOTH/2026/0775
Land Adjacent to 27 Hamer Hall Crescent, Rochdale, OL12 9BY
Application for works to T1 Sycamore (prune back to provide 2m clearance from RBH property) subject to Tree Preservation Order TPO 222
The council’s page - Refuseddecided 4 November 2026· Householder planning permissionPL/2026/0817
1 Greengables Close, Middleton, Manchester, M24 5TG
Proposed single storey side extension
The council’s page - Approveddecided 4 November 2026· Householder planning permissionPL/2026/0752
Mount Court, Shawclough Road, Rochdale, OL12 7HR
Alterations to fenestration on the front elevation to facilitate garage conversion
The council’s page - Approveddecided 2 November 2026· Approval of details reserved by a conditionOTH/2026/0850
Land at Former Central Retail Park, Land Bounded by Oldham Road, Milnrow Road and Richard Street, Rochdale
Submission of details to comply with condition 18 (Highways) of planning permission 22/01119/FUL
The council’s page - Approveddecided 2 November 2026· Approval of details reserved by a conditionOTH/2026/0852
Station Gardens, Former Central Retail Park, Rochdale
Submission of details to comply with condition 24 (refuse strategy) on planning permission 22/01119/FUL
The council’s page - Approveddecided 2 November 2026· Approval of details reserved by a conditionOTH/2026/0368
Land At Former Central Retail Park Land Bounded By Oldham Road, Milnrow Road And Richard Street Rochdale
Submission of details to comply with conditions 9 (finished floor levels), 17 (ground contamination), 20 (archaeology) and 21 (Drainage) on planning permission 22/01119/FUL
The council’s page - Approveddecided 2 November 2026· Lawful development: Proposed usePL/2026/0906
Unit 8, 1 East View, Middleton, M24 4SZ
Application for a certificate of lawfulness for the proposed use as as a children's nursery (Class E(f)
The council’s page - Not requireddecided 2 November 2026· Prior approval: Larger home extensionNOT/2026/0884
28 Darley Road, Rochdale, OL11 2LF
Prior approval for larger homes extension measuring 4.5m from the rear (with a maximum height of 2.95m and height to eaves at 2.5m)
The council’s page - Approveddecided 2 November 2026· Lawful development: Proposed usePL/2026/0911
St Peters C of E Primary School, Muriel Street, Rochdale, OL16 5JQ
Application for a certificate of lawfulness for a proposed modular classroom
The council’s page - Approveddecided 2 November 2026· Lawful development: Proposed usePL/2026/0918
18, Edwin Butterworth Drive, Heywood, OL10 2GE
Application for a certificate of lawfulness for a proposed loft conversion with side dormer extensions
The council’s page - Approveddecided 2 November 2026· Consent for Works under a Tree Preservation OrderOTH/2026/0891
51 Marquess Way, Middleton, Manchester, M24 4JR
Proposed removal of 2No. Beech Trees identified as 'T28' and 'T29' under TPO123; in severe decline/dead due to Ganoderma and replanting of 2No. new trees
The council’s page - Approveddecided 2 November 2026· Lawful development: Proposed usePL/2026/0822
2 Avon Close, Milnrow, Rochdale, OL16 3EY
Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed single storey side extension
The council’s page - Refuseddecided 2 November 2026· Householder planning permissionPL/2026/0814
1 Bates Close, Rochdale, OL11 2TU
Removal of original boundary treatments and original raised beds/retaining walls and erection of new garden retaining wall and 1.8m high timber fencing to boundary (retrospective)
The council’s page - Approveddecided 2 November 2026· Householder planning permissionPL/2026/0768
33 Ullswater Drive, Middleton, M24 5RL
Retrospective application for the erection of single-storey side extension
The council’s page - Approveddecided 2 November 2026· Lawful development: Proposed usePL/2026/0936
Units 1-3 Lincoln Close Industrial Estate, Lincoln Close, Rochdale
Appplication for a certificate of lawfulness for proposed replacement of external sheet walls, recladding of the roof and replacement of rooflights to the existing building
The council’s page - Approveddecided 2 November 2026· Consent for Works under a Tree Preservation OrderOTH/2026/0937
Land Adjacent 26 Clarkes Lane, Rochdale, OL12 6PY
Application for works to one Lime Tree (T1) subject to Tree Preservation Order No. 130 comprising of crown lift/epicormic growth removal and lateral crown reduction
The council’s page
From the planning register of Rochdale, read by Town Planner Pro. Descriptions are the council’s own words; some registers cut them short in their lists. No applicant’s or agent’s details are kept, and a personal name within a description is shown as [name]. The council’s register is the record: check its own page before relying on an entry. This page is research, not advice.