Oldham planning applications: dormers, extensions, garden wall

Oldham Council has validated ten new planning applications covering everything from home extensions to major development amendments across the borough. The applications, submitted between March 17-23, 2026, show residents and developers are pushing ahead with building projects despite the current economic climate.

Among the most notable proposals are plans for new dormers at properties on Barmouth Court and Brompton Street, which would add extra living space to existing homes. A retrospective application at Westfield Drive in Grasscroft seeks permission for a stone garden wall and driveway that's already been built, while a single-storey rear extension is proposed for a property on Brewerton Road.

The Broadway Green development at Lydia Becker Way has submitted a non-material amendment to previously approved plans, suggesting developers are fine-tuning their approach to the Foxdenton site. Meanwhile, a discharge of conditions application for land off Thatcher Street in Hathershaw relates to waste storage and highway matters linked to a 2021 approval.

These applications reflect the ongoing transformation of Oldham's housing stock, from individual homeowners adding extensions to larger-scale developments. The variety of proposals-from modest dormer windows to substantial rear extensions-shows how different parts of the borough are evolving to meet changing housing needs.