Planning applications
Search for planning applications
You can search for planning applications and track their progress using our Planning Portal.
Support or object to a planning application.
We want to hear your views whether you're supporting or opposing a planning application. You can comment on a planning application online, by email or by post.
Appeal a planning permission decision
You have 6 months from the date of our decision on a planning application to make an appeal to the Planning Inspectorate.
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.