What planning history does Danby Cottage, Holly Grove, OL3 5JW have?

Danby Cottage, Holly Grove, OL3 5JW has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in April 2026. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is Danby Cottage, Holly Grove, OL3 5JW?

Danby Cottage, Holly Grove, OL3 5JW is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is Danby Cottage, Holly Grove, OL3 5JW located?

Danby Cottage, Holly Grove, OL3 5JW sits in Diggle, Oldham, Oldham. It falls within the OL3 postcode district.

Which schools serve Danby Cottage, Holly Grove, OL3 5JW?

The closest primary school to Danby Cottage, Holly Grove, OL3 5JW is Diggle School (877m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Saddleworth School (1.2km).

How well connected is Danby Cottage, Holly Grove, OL3 5JW?

The closest bus stop to Danby Cottage, Holly Grove, OL3 5JW is Saddleworth School, 319m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Danby Cottage, Holly Grove, Diggle, Oldham, OL3 5JW

1 planning record

Council tax

Band B

Overview

About Danby Cottage

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

Danby Cottage is a property in Diggle, Oldham, Oldham (OL3 5JW). It has council tax band B.

One planning record on file: change of use to residential approved in 2026. Past consents include change of use to residential, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

No EPC on record

This property doesn't have an Energy Performance Certificate yet. An EPC is required to sell or let — and unlocks our automated valuation.

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Danby Cottage, Holly Grove, Diggle, Oldham, OL3 5JW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Apr 2026
Change of UseFull
In report
Change of use from ancillary living accommodation to dwellinghouse (Class C3)
Agent
Mark Jones Planning Consultancy
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
FUL/355740/26
View planning record

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL3 5JW: £465,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in OL3 5JW

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£709k

1 2, Well Brow, Delph

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OL3 5SL

3 bed

1 Abbey Road, Delph

OL3 5HB

1 Ainley Wood, Delph

OL3 5HL

1 Ainsbrook Avenue, Delph

OL3 5EN

£751k

1 Ambrose Crescent, Diggle

OL3 5XG

5 bed

£594k

1 Ammons Way, Delph

OL3 5US

4 bed2 bath

£568k

1 Ashley House, Horest Lane, Denshaw

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Oldham report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Saddleworth School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Diggle School. 6 schools nearby.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around OL3 5JW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL3 5JW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.8dB

Low

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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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