48 Somerset Grove, Rochdale, OL11 5YS Data via plota.co.uk

PL/2026/0815 - Householder planning permission Under Consultation

Proposal

Single-storey rear extension following removal of existing conservatory and chimney, erection of side dormers to both roof slopes, installation of rooflight, construction of a pitched roof over the existing garage and associated external alterations and alterations to fenestration on side and rear elevations (part-retrospective) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
8 Sept 2026
Decision
Expected by 3 Nov 2026

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 2 Nov 2026, from Rochdale's recent extensions.

Site constraints 1

Also on the record
Inside the Rochdale built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

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Important details

Council
Rochdale
Application type
Householder planning permission
Postcode
OL11 5YS
Received
8 Sept 2026
Validated
8 Sept 2026
Ward
Spotland and Falinge
Parish
Rochdale North Township
Case officer
Show
Target decision
3 Nov 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
FRANK SMITH

Decision outlook

Day 4 of the 56-day target. Rochdale usually decides extensions by day 55.

Day 452 days to the 56-day target
66%decided within 8 weeks
91%approved
256decided in the last year

Plota live figures for extensions decided by Rochdale in the last twelve months, from validation. Rochdale decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 10 Sept 2026

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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 statistics
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