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395 in the last 90 days122 in the last 3062 in the last 1480% approveddecisions typically take 68 days

Source: Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council planning register · updated daily

Showing 1 to 5 of 693 · received or decided in the last 90 days

Taiyabah Mosque & Islamic Education Centre 31A Draycott Street Bolton BL1 8HD
ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION
PendingReceived 23 Oct 202601875/26
298 Chorley Road Bolton BL5 3NS
ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION WITH CHANGE IN GROUND LEVEL TO REAR AND WHEELCHAIR LIFT
PendingReceived 23 Oct 202601876/26
50 Bridge Street Bolton BL1 2EG
PRIOR APPROVAL APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF USE OF FIRST FLOOR FROM RETAIL (CLASS E) TO 1 NO. SELF CONTAINED APARTMENT (CLASS C3)
PendingReceived 23 Oct 202601901/26
Ladyshore House Ladyshore Road Bolton BL3 1LB
CERTIFICATE OF LAWFULNESS EXISTING (S191) FOR CONTINUED USE OF ANCILLARY DOMESTIC GARDEN ROOM AND ASSOCIATED WORKS
PendingReceived 23 Oct 202601922/26
81 Longcauseway Bolton BL4 9BW
CHANGE OF USE FROM RETAIL WITH FIRST FLOOR APARTMENT TO 4 NO. BEDROOM HMO (CLASS C4) FOR 4 NO. OCCUPANTS
PendingReceived 22 Oct 202601788/26

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council received?

Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council received 2,127 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 80%.

How long does Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council take to decide applications?

Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council takes an average of 68 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council?

Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council approves 80% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.

How do I object to a planning application in Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council?

Submit your representation to Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council planning portal.

Can I appeal a Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council planning decision?

Yes. If Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 429 appeals were lodged against Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 27% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

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Rear extensions Loft conversions Householder applications Tree works & TPO Listed building consent Change of use Annexes & granny flats Solar panels Barn conversions Basement extensions

About Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council serves as the local authority for the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton in Greater Manchester, England. As a metropolitan borough council, it oversees a wide range of local government services within the area and has been a member of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority since 2011, playing a crucial role in regional governance and planning initiatives.

The council area encompasses 78 towns and villages, including Bolton, Farnworth, Horwich, Kearsley, Little Lever and Westhoughton. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council received 2,127 planning applications. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (784), tree works (249), discharge of conditions (242). 10 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

429 planning appeals were lodged against Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council decisions, of which 101 were allowed and 268 were dismissed (27% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.