How long do planning decisions take near Affetside?

The average planning decision time near Affetside is 35 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Affetside?

The most common type of planning application near Affetside is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Affetside?

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Affetside, Greater Manchester Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Affetside, Greater Manchester.

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About Affetside

Affetside is a village located in Greater Manchester, historically part of Lancashire. Positioned within the Tottington ward of Bury Metropolitan Borough Council and the Bury North parliamentary constituency, it lies in the scenic West Pennine Moors, making it a potential area of interest for planning applications related to rural development and conservation.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £227,818 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Bury
Parliamentary constituency: Bury North
LSOA: Bury 003E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Affetside.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Affetside.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Affetside based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Affetside.

- Affetside Primary School, Watling Street, Tottington, Bury, BL8 3QW
Demolition of existing rear extensions; Two storey rear and side extension to provide new community hall, vestry, kitchen and toilets; Associated car parking and external alterations
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2023-10-18
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A brief summary of Affetside in Greater Manchester

Property prices in Affetside show an average sale price of £227,818, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Affetside a particularly low-crime area.

Affetside has one conservation area within its boundaries: Riding Gate. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

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Planning Activity in Affetside

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Affetside. The average decision time was 35 days.

The average decision time of 35 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Affetside were full planning applications (3), outline applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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