Saddleworth Neighbourhood Plan

Saddleworth Neighbourhood Plan

Regulaion 16 consultation closed 24 July 2026

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. Following Regulation 16 consultation, which closed on 24 July 2026, the plan is now with an independent examiner ahead of a future referendum.

Saddleworth neighbourhood area plan

Saddleworth neighbourhood plan (draft)

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 (closed)

Independent examination: Underway (September 2026)