Saddleworth Neighbourhood Plan
Saddleworth Neighbourhood Plan
The Saddleworth Neighbourhood Plan 2025–2045 sets out planning policies for the whole of Saddleworth Parish; including Uppermill, Delph, Diggle, Dobcross, Denshaw and Greenfield, an area that straddles Oldham and the Peak District National Park. It is prepared by Saddleworth Parish Council.
Saddleworth neighbourhood area plan
Saddleworth neighbourhood plan (draft)
The independent examination of the Saddleworth Neighbourhood Plan has now concluded. The examiner recommended that, subject to modifications, the plan should proceed to referendum. The Peak District National Park Authority (on 9 October 2026) and Oldham Council (on 22 October 2026) have accepted the examiner’s recommendations and agreed that the modified plan should proceed to a referendum across Saddleworth Parish. The referendum will be hosted by Oldham Council, and details, including the date, will be published here in due course.
Saddleworth Neighbourhood Development Plan Independent examiner's report
Saddleworth Neighbourhood Plan Decision Statement
Most of the Saddleworth neighbourhood area falls outside the National Park boundary and comes under Oldham Council. See Oldham's neighbourhood planning page for more information:
Saddleworth Neighbourhood Plan | Saddleworth Neighbourhood Plan | Oldham Council
Key Dates
Neighbourhood area designated: 11 November 2016 (PDNPA) / 21 November 2016 (Oldham Council)
Regulation 14 draft consultation: 2 April – 10 June 2024
Regulation 16 consultation: 10 June – 24 July 2026
Independent examination received: 17 September 2026
Peak District National Park Authority and Oldham Council decide what actions to take within 5 weeks of receiving Inspector’s Report.
As per Regulation 17A of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012
Peak District National Park Authority accepted modifications: 9 October 2026
Oldham Council accepted examiner modifications: 22 October 2026
The Saddleworth Neighbourhood Plan document will be updated to incorporate all the modifications required and re-titled Referendum Version. The date for the referendum and further details will be publicised shortly once a date is set by Oldham Council and PDNPA.