Planning rules for common projects
Fences, gates and garden walls
You will not need to apply for planning permission if you wish to construct, maintain, improve or take down an existing fence, wall or gate if you meet certain conditions.
Extensions
Rules, known as 'permitted development' rights, allow you to extend a house without needing to apply for planning permission if specific limitations and conditions are met.
Doors and windows
You do not usually need to apply for planning permission for certain works.
Living in the borough
Housing
View information about housing options, home improvements, moving to the borough, and more.
Local history
Rochdale's history can be traced right back to the Doomsday Book in 1086. Learn some fascinating information about the rich heritage of Rochdale, Heywood, Middleton, Loughborough and the Pennine villages.
Improving the borough
We're working hard to make the borough a better place for residents, visitors and businesses.
Decision making
Policies, strategies and reviews
We use policy and strategy documents to guide our decisions. We also use them to develop and run our services fairly and consistently.
Councillors and committees
Councillors are responsible for agreeing provision of services and how the council's money is spent.