ROCHDALE TOWN HALL, THE ESPLANADE, ROCHDALE, OL16 1AZ Data via plota.co.uk
PL/2026/0219 - Listed building consent (Alt/Ext)
Approved
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Replacement of existing external plasterboard ceilings with oak timber v jointed tongue and groove boarding Data via plota.co.uk
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Received
14 May 2026
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Approved
6 Jul 2026
Approved on 6 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 15 Jul 2026
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Important details
- Council
- Rochdale
- Application type
- Listed building consent (Alt/Ext)
- Postcode
- OL16 1AZ
- Received
- 14 May 2026
- Validated
- 14 May 2026
- Ward
- Central Rochdale
- Parish
- Rochdale North Township
- Case officer
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- Target decision
- 9 Jul 2026
- Decision
- Approve with Conditions
- Decision date
- 6 Jul 2026
- Decision level
- Delegated Decision
- Applicant
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- Agent
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Historical activity at this location
39 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2025
Approved
Listed Building Consent for installation of modern artwork hanging track system onto walls
2025
Approved
Internal alterations to mens washroom at basement level
2025
Installation of a bronze metal commemorative plaque 460 X 350 mm for the late former Roch…
2024
Approved
Internal alterations including increase in width to mezzanine store opening, refinement t…
2024
Approved
Alterations to Rochdale Town Hall during the Phase 1 & 2 works, (consented schemes approv…
2024
Approved
Submission of details to comply with condition 3 (Material Specification) of listed build…
2024
Approved
Submission of details to comply witn conditions 1 (Time Limit), 2 (Plans) and 3 (Photo Re…
2023
Approved
Installation of fitted kitchen equipment to the ground and first floor kitchens (followin…
2023
Approved
Interior design scheme to aid the creation of a café within the West Wing at the Ground f…
2023
Approved
Phase III restoration and refurbishment works to Rochdale Town Hall, continuation of Phas…
2023
Approved
Phase III restoration and refurbishment works to Rochdale Town Hall, continuation of Phas…
2023
Approved
Installation of protective netting underneath decorative plaster ceiling panels
2023
Approved
Replacement and repositioning of 4no' 20th century lighting columns.
2022
Approved
Listed Building Consent for replacement of Westmorland slates to Vermont slates above the…
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Landscaping and planting scheme to Broadfield Park Slopes (Grade II registered park) to i…
2021
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Partial demolition of existing retaining wall and installation of new substation to suppo…
2021
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2021
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2020
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2020
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2020
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Enabling works to Rochdale Town Hall; including internal strip out, asbestos removal, str…
2020
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Enabling works to Rochdale Town Hall; including internal strip out, asbestos removal, str…
2017
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Rochdale Memorial Gardens The Esplanade Rochdale OL16 1AB
Installation of new LED spotlighting within restored lighting columns (restoration works…
2016
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Installation of new kitchen equipment and extraction system including two new air supply…
2016
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Town Hall The Esplanade Rochdale OL16 1AB
Installation of new kitchen equipment and extraction system including two new air supply…
2016
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Town Hall Square Rochdale
Installation of a statue of Dame Gracie Fields
2016
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Rochdale Memorial Gardens The Esplanade Rochdale OL16 1AB
Restoration and refurbishment of four existing lamp columns including replacement of the…
2025
Approved
Rmbc Town Hall Square Car Park Town Hall Square Rochdale Rochdale OL16 1NJ
Submission of details to comply with conditions 3 (tree protection), 4 (CEMP), 5 (Phase I…
2024
Approved
Rochdale Town Hall The Esplanade Rochdale Rochdale OL16 1AZ
Submission of details to comply with conditions 1 (time limit), 2 (approved plans), 3 (fl…
2024
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Rochdale Town Hall The Esplanade Rochdale Rochdale OL16 1AZ
Submission of details to comply with conditions 1 (standard time limit), 2 (approved plan…
2024
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Submission of details to comply with conditions 3a, b, c, d (landscaping), 4a, b, c, d (m…
2024
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Submission of details to comply with conditions 3 (bats), 4 (ecology survey) 5 (hard land…
2024
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Submission of details to comply with conditions 1 (time limit), 2 (plans), 3 (flood warni…
2024
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2023
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Submission of details to comply with conditions 6 (protection of bats), 7 (external light…
2023
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Rochdale
Planning Authority Score
2.4/10
Poor
#259 of 296 councils
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Other 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%).
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for householder decisions
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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
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