Windows and doors in Oldham
591 applications since 2020. 505 approved and 35 refused. Refused: about 1 in 15 here, about 1 in 9 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 8 November 2026.
Without planning permission
- Materials and look similar to the existing house
- New upper-floor side windows obscure-glazed and fixed below 1.7 m
England, houses only. Flats, listed buildings, conservation areas and Article 4 directions change this.
Year by year
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 61 | 43 | 2 |
| 2025 | 78 | 73 | 3 |
| 2024 | 109 | 96 | 5 |
| 2023 | 82 | 72 | 5 |
| 2022 | 88 | 77 | 9 |
| 2021 | 107 | 88 | 7 |
| 2020 | 66 | 56 | 4 |
Architects and agents, last 5 years
| Firm | Approved | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| Caroline Tamworth Planning | 17 | 17 |
| Michael Dyson Associates Ltd | 16 | 16 |
| Creative Architecture Ltd | 9 | 10 |
| Spence & Oldham Architects Ltd | 7 | 7 |
| Whittaker Design | 7 | 7 |
| Mark Jones Planning Consultancy | 4 | 5 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calderdale | 651 | 86 | about 1 in 9 |
| Kirklees | 746 | 80 | about 1 in 10 |
| Manchester | 0 | 0 | none |
| Peak District | 543 | 64 | about 1 in 9 |
| Rochdale | 615 | 108 | about 1 in 7 |
| Tameside | 504 | 50 | about 1 in 11 |