BROADLANDS UNIT B11, HEYWOOD DISTRIBUTION PARK, PILSWORTH ROAD, HEYWOOD, OL10 2TS

Under Consultation NOT/2026/0228 - Prior approval -Installation or alteration etc of solar equipment on non-domestic premises
Council
Date received
22 Mar 2026
Date validated
22 Mar 2026
Postcode
OL10 2TS
Type
Prior approval -Installation or alteration etc of solar equipment on non-domestic premises

Description

Prior notification for the installation of 157kwp (max 350 panels) solar photovoltaic system on pitched roof areas of the building

2.2/10
Planning Authority Score
#254 of 282

Rochdale is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #192 out of 282. 53% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (86%) than the national average (90%).

Rochdale decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
85%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #203 of 282
86%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #231 of 282
62%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #192 of 282
53%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #234 of 282
83%
Minor dwellings approved
59 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
16 decided (10+ homes)
75%
Change of use approved
59 decided
638
Total decisions
97 refused in 2025