Birch Business Park, Whittle Lane, Heywood, Rochdale, OL10 2SX
Under Consultation
PL/2026/0112 - Removal/variation of conditions
Description
Section 73 application to vary conditions 2 (Approved Plans), 3 (Invasive Species), 4 (Tree Protection), 6 (Drainage Strategy), 8 (CMP), 9 (Materials), 11 (Landscaping), 13 (Cycle Parking), 14 (External Lighting), 16 (EV Charging Points), 19 (Acoustic Barrier) and 20 (Energy Statement) of planning permission 24/00453/VRCON
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