Oldham is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #252 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%).

Frequently extends decision deadlines

expect longer than the statutory limit

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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

42%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #252 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

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