505 Manchester Road Oldham OL8 3RB

Awaiting decision ADV/355991/26
Council
Date received
3 Apr 2026
Date validated
27 Apr 2026
Postcode
OL8 3RB

Description

Re-building of three non -illuminated, wooden billboard hoardings.

1.9/10
Planning Authority Score
#260 of 282

Council-wide context — figures cover all householder decisions across the authority, not this specific application.

Oldham is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #248 out of 282. The council extends the time limit on 60% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (90%) than the national average (90%).

Oldham decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
88%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #149 of 282
90%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #181 of 282
47%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #248 of 282
60%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #257 of 282
73%
Minor dwellings approved
49 decided (1-9 homes)
86%
Major dwellings approved
14 decided (10+ homes)
87%
Change of use approved
100 decided
875
Total decisions
103 refused in 2025