Article 4 directions in Rochdale
These remove specific permitted development rights in defined areas. Check whether your street is inside one before relying on the national limits.
- Land adjacent 49 Lake Bank, Hollingworth Lake , LittleborougCheck with the council1991
- Land at Prickshaw, Croft Head and Broadley FoldCheck with the council1989
- Land at Prickshaw, Croft Head and Broadley FoldCheck with the council1989
- Cromer Ring Mill, Jubilee Road, MiddletonCheck with the council1980
- Spotland Stadium, Sandy lane. RochdaleCheck with the council1975
From planning.data.gov.uk, Sep 2026. Councils publish at different levels of detail — confirm the scope of any direction with Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council.
Conservation areas
Each links to its own page: boundary map, what it changes, and the council’s appraisal.
What you can build in Rochdale
The national limits for a semi-detached house with full permitted development rights. Inside a conservation area or Article 4 area, some of these need planning permission.
Getting a Lawful Development Certificate from Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council
Apply through the Planning Portal. Decisions usually take up to 8 weeks. Your report tells you whether you need one — and includes the drawings checklist.
Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council website ↗Nearby councils