5 Ruskin Road, Rochdale, OL11 2RT
Under Consultation
PL/2026/0253 - Full planning permission
Description
Change of use of existing side extension to form a self-contained dwelling including alteration of existing window into a new doorway to front elevation, (Retrospective)
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