Rochdale Borough Council

Apply for listed building consent

Find out if you need listed building consent and how you can apply for it.

Developing in a conservation area

See a list of conservation areas in the borough and check if you need to apply for planning permission.

Blue Plaques

Blue Plaques commemorate famous people, places and historic events around the borough.

Tree preservation orders

Apply for works to protected trees.

Local history

Learn about Rochdale borough and its history.

Middleton Townscape Heritage Initiative

Learn more about Edgar Wood and the heritage of Middleton Town Centre Conservation Area.

Art galleries and museums

We've a number of art galleries and museums across the borough, including the award-winning museum at Touchstones Rochdale.

War memorials

Find out where you can pay your respects at local war memorials.

Parks and gardens

Find parks and gardens in the borough and see Rochdale's rich historic and cultural heritage on the Parks and Gardens Walk.

Regenerating the borough

Find out about the regeneration projects around the borough.

Libraries

Services available in our libraries across the borough.

Reference resources

Access a wide range of resources our library services subscribes to.