Change of use applications in Rochdale

There were 43 change of use applications in Rochdale in the last 12 months. 5 involve HMOs. Change of use covers conversions between planning use classes: shops to flats, offices to homes, houses to HMOs or care homes.

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PL/2026/0402 30 Jun 2026 Valid

62 ARMITAGE CLOSE, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 4PA

Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed change of use from dwellinghouse (use class C3a) to a residential care home for up two children (use class C2...

Lawful development Rochdale 30 Jun 2026
PL/2026/0547 29 Jun 2026 Under Consultation

16 MIDDLETON GARDENS, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 4DF

Change Of Use From Food And Drink Outlet (CLASS E) To A Nail Bar (SUI GENESIS)

Full planning permission Rochdale 29 Jun 2026
PL/2026/0281 29 Jun 2026 Under Consultation

Garside Farm, Bentgate street, Rochdale, Milnrow, OL16 4NU

Change of use of existing agricultural building to a dog day care facility (Sui Generis), including associated parking and erection 2.2 high paladin f...

Full planning permission Rochdale 29 Jun 2026
PL/2026/0599 29 Jun 2026 Recommendation Made

30 FLETTON CLOSE, ROCHDALE, OL12 6BF

Certificate of Lawfulness application for the proposed use of an existing room within main dwellinghouse as a therapy clinic.

Lawful development Rochdale 29 Jun 2026
PL/2026/0509 26 Jun 2026 Under Consultation

Unit 1a, Kingsway West Business Park, Moss Bridge Road, , Rochdale, , OL16 5LW

Change of use from warehouse (Class B2/ E) to an SEN school (Class F1) including installation of a bicycle store, bin store, associated car parking an...

Full planning permission Rochdale 26 Jun 2026
PL/2026/0367 25 Jun 2026 Under Consultation

GREEN MILL, WELL I' TH' LANE, ROCHDALE, OL11 2LS

Change of use of former retail premises use class E(a) to a Children’s Nursery use class E(f)

Full planning permission Rochdale 25 Jun 2026
PL/2026/0546 24 Jun 2026 Under Consultation

22 ROSTHWAITE CLOSE, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 4NT

Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed change of use of an existing C3 Dwellinghouse to a C4, 4 bedroom, 4 person House in Multiple Occupation (HMO)...

Lawful development Rochdale 24 Jun 2026
PL/2026/0122 22 Jun 2026 Under Consultation

HEYWOOD DISCOUNT WALLPAPERS, 1 ADELAIDE STREET, HEYWOOD, OL10 4HD

Change of use from Decorating Store to Car Sales and Class 4 MOT Testing Station -part retrospective

Full planning permission Rochdale 22 Jun 2026
NOT/2026/0489 17 Jun 2026 Under Consultation

SUDDEN MILL, MANCHESTER ROAD, ROCHDALE, OL11 4QR

Prior approval for conversion of ground floor commercial/business use to form 3no. apartments

Prior approval - Commercial, business and service uses to dwellinghouses Rochdale 17 Jun 2026
PL/2026/0404 16 Jun 2026 Under Consultation

28 CHURCH STILE, ROCHDALE, OL16 1QE

​​Change of use from nursery (Class E) to a 12 bedroom HMO (Class C4) including first floor rear extension, alteration to existing flat roof to create...

Full planning permission Rochdale 16 Jun 2026
PL/2026/0243 12 Jun 2026 Under Consultation

RCD LEAFLET DISTRIBUTION, HALFPENNY BRIDGE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, LINCOLN STREET, ROCHDALE, OL11 1NP

​​Change of use of a storage/distribution unit (Use Class B8) to a retail unit (Use Class E) with the creation of a new entrance on the east elevation...

Full planning permission Rochdale 12 Jun 2026
25/01173/FUL 12 Jun 2026 Recommendation Made

UNIT 1, DEEN HOUSE, STATION ROAD, MILKSTONE, ROCHDALE, OL11 1DS

​​Change of use of Unit 1 to Adult Day Care Centre (Use Class E(f))​

Full planning permission Rochdale 12 Jun 2026
PL/2026/0468 9 Jun 2026 Under Consultation

FIRST FLOOR PREMISES, 2 MIALL STREET, ROCHDALE, OL11 1HX

Change of use of first floor ancillary storage facility (Use Class E) to a 5-bedroomed HMO (Use Class C4) with bin storage area to the rear

Full planning permission Rochdale 9 Jun 2026
PL/2026/0241 27 May 2026 Under Consultation

63 RAMSDEN ROAD, WARDLE, ROCHDALE, OL12 9LB

Change of use of single dwellinghouse to 3no. self-contained flats (Use Class C3) and 1no. office unit (Use Class E(g)(i)) and external works includin...

Change of use Rochdale 27 May 2026
PL/2026/0392 19 May 2026 Pending

PROSEAT LLP, STAKEHILL INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, FINLAN ROAD, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 2SJ

Demolition of existing single storey extension and service yard canopy, erection of extension and alterations to existing building, change of use to a...

Full planning permission Rochdale 19 May 2026
NOT/2026/0420 18 May 2026 Decision Made

110 Manchester Street, Heywood OL10 1DW

Prior approval for the change of use of first floor from Class E (commercial) to 1no' residential unit (Class C3) with retention of ground floor comme...

Prior approval - Commercial, business and service uses to dwellinghouses Rochdale 18 May 2026
PL/2026/0073 18 May 2026 Under Consultation

BUERSIL HOUSE, EXMOUTH STREET, ROCHDALE, OL16 4SX

​​Change of Use from a vehicle workshop to an MOT testing station ​

Full planning permission Rochdale 18 May 2026
PL/2026/0353 12 May 2026 Under Consultation

213 Halifax Road, Rochdale, OL12 9RF

Change of use of part of ground floor and a part two/part single storey rear extension following demolition of existing single storey extension to cre...

Full planning permission Rochdale 12 May 2026
PL/2026/0362 11 May 2026 Decision Made

9A MILKSTONE ROAD, ROCHDALE, OL11 1ED

Change of use from hot food takeaway (sui generis) to café (class E) including erection of new shopfront

Full planning permission Rochdale 11 May 2026
PL/2026/0206 6 May 2026 Under Consultation

289A OLDHAM ROAD, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 2DW

Change of use of first floor & second floor into 3 units (use class E(c) (iii), rear dormer extension, installation of external staircase and new door...

Full planning permission Rochdale 6 May 2026
PL/2026/0279 5 May 2026 Under Consultation

Land to the south of Queens Drive, Kirkholt, postcode OL11 2NW

Change of Use of land to form Community Gardens land (Sui Generis) and erection of 1.8m high boundary fence

Full planning permission Rochdale 5 May 2026
PL/2026/0275 1 May 2026 Under Consultation

24A BARON STREET, ROCHDALE, OL16 1SJ

Change of use from storage units to 7 self-contained apartments together with bin storage area and cycle storage. The installation of metal access con...

Full planning permission Rochdale 1 May 2026
PL/2026/0034 30 Apr 2026 Valid

Land on West Side of Hanson Street, Middleton, Manchester, M24 6AG

Change of use from vacant industrial yard to Modular Data Centre comprising four prefabricated modular units with chiller units on the roof, two trans...

Full planning permission Rochdale 30 Apr 2026
NOT/2026/0378 22 Apr 2026 Decision Made

9A MILKSTONE ROAD, ROCHDALE, OL11 1ED

Change of use of first floor from office (Class E) to a one bedroom apartment (Class C3)

Prior approval - Commercial, business and service uses to dwellinghouses Rochdale 22 Apr 2026
PL/2026/0190 16 Apr 2026 Under Consultation

Former Car Repairs Garage adjacent to Oakwood Cottage, Bamford Road, Heywood, OL10 4AG

Conversion of existing repair garage to 3 houses with rear dormer windows, alteration to existing roof and fenestration, new vehicular access with ass...

Full planning permission Rochdale 16 Apr 2026
NOT/2026/0343 14 Apr 2026 Decision Made

9 JOHN STREET, ROCHDALE, OL16 2HP

Prior approval for change of use from of basement from offices (Class E) to 2no. x 1 bedroom apartments (Class C3)

Prior approval - Commercial, business and service uses to dwellinghouses Rochdale 14 Apr 2026
PL/2026/0291 13 Apr 2026 Decision Made

14 ST JAMES TERRACE, HEYWOOD, OL10 3AB

Change of use and conversion of existing dwelling (Use Class C3) into 8 bedroom House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Use Class Sui Generis) and provisi...

Full planning permission Rochdale 13 Apr 2026
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Frequently asked questions

Do you need planning permission to run an HMO?
A small HMO (3-6 unrelated tenants, Class C4) usually doesn't need planning permission unless the area has an Article 4 direction. Larger HMOs (7+ tenants, 'sui generis') almost always need a full planning application.
What is Class E in planning?
Class E is the flexible commercial use class introduced in September 2020. It covers shops, offices, cafes, restaurants, gyms, clinics, nurseries and light industry. You can change uses freely within Class E without planning permission.
Can you convert offices to flats without planning permission?
Class MA permitted development rights let you convert Class E premises (including offices) to residential (Class C3) via a prior-approval application rather than full planning permission. Limits apply: max 1,500m², not in conservation areas or AONBs without additional consent.
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