290 Roundthorn Road Oldham OL4 5LJ Data via plota.co.uk

FUL/355478/25 - Full Application Approved

Proposal

Change of use from residential (Class C3) to a childrens care home (Class C2) for up to two children. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
19 Dec 2025
Validated
5 Mar 2026
Consultation
11 Mar 2026
Approved
28 Apr 2026

Approved on 28 Apr 2026 · Development Control Delegation · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Oldham
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
OL4 5LJ
Received
19 Dec 2025
Validated
5 Mar 2026
Ward
Saint Mary's
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
30 Apr 2026
Decision
Granted
Decision date
28 Apr 2026
Decision level
Development Control Delegation
Agent
Bolster Group Limited

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14577244
Neighbours
11 Mar 2026
Consultation
11 Mar 2026
Env. assessment
No
Oldham
Planning Authority Score
1.8/10
Poor
#270 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Oldham is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #261 out of 292. 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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Oldham decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
88%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #153 of 292
90%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #188 of 292
42%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #261 of 292
60%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #267 of 292
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