PROSEAT LLP, STAKEHILL INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, FINLAN ROAD, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 2SJ Data via plota.co.uk

Proposal

Demolition of existing single storey extension and service yard canopy, erection of extension and alterations to existing building, change of use to allow a flexible use within Classes B2, B8 and / or E(g)(iii) and a series of physical works to reconfigure the site including an extension to the service yard, new hard and soft landscaping and associated infrastructure… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
19 May 2026
Validated
20 May 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.

Important details

Council
Rochdale
Application type
Full planning permission
Postcode
M24 2SJ
Received
19 May 2026
Validated
20 May 2026
Ward
North Middleton
Parish
Middleton Township
Case officer
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Target decision
19 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Rochdale
Planning Authority Score
2.4/10
Poor
#259 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Rochdale is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #215 out of 296. 52% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (88%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Rochdale decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #176 of 296
88%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #221 of 296
54%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #215 of 296
52%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #237 of 296
81%
Minor dwellings approved
52 decided (1-9 homes)
95%
Major dwellings approved
19 decided (10+ homes)
78%
Change of use approved
60 decided
609
Total decisions
82 refused in the year to March 2026