LAKESIDE CENTRE, BOWNESS ROAD, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 4NU Data via plota.co.uk

NOT/2026/0432 - Prior notification Approved

Proposal

Prior approval application for the demolition of Middleton Gymnastics Club at Lakeside Centre Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
13 May 2026
Approved
10 Jun 2026

Approved on 10 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 15 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Rochdale
Application type
Prior notification
Postcode
M24 4NU
Received
13 May 2026
Validated
13 May 2026
Ward
West Middleton
Parish
Middleton Township
Case officer
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Target decision
10 Jun 2026
Decision
Approve with Conditions
Decision date
10 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
Andrew Stott
Rochdale
Planning Authority Score
2.4/10
Poor
#259 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

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