Search Ainsworth planning applications
18 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Ainsworth · updated daily · Bury Metropolitan Borough Council
Only 1 application in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 55 Bury Old Road, Bury, Bolton, BL2 5SDAwaiting decisionNew drive; Vehicle access with road markingReceived 6 Oct 202673728
- 61 Bury Old Road, Ainsworth, Bolton, BL2 5SDApprovedProvision of a new vehicular access including a dropped kerb and creation of a new drivewayReceived 12 May 2026Decided 1 Jul 202673137
- 2 Rosebank Close, Ainsworth, Bolton, BL2 5QUApprovedSingle storey extension at side/rearReceived 7 May 2026Decided 3 Jun 202673111
- Sunny Bank, Arthur Lane, Radcliffe, Bolton, BL2 5PNApprovedApplication to discharge condition 11 (landscaping details) and condition 13 (construction traffic management plan (CTMP)) on planning permission 68988Received 16 Apr 2026Decided 8 Jul 202673092
- 1 Camden Close, Ainsworth, Bolton, BL2 5RHWithdrawnFirst floor extension above existing garage with two storey extension at side to form link to existing dwellingFullReceived 30 Mar 2026Decided 9 Jun 202673041
Planning in Ainsworth
- Approved
- 83%
- 20 of 22 decided
- Decision time
- about 9 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Ainsworth in the last 24 months, from Bury Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Ainsworth
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BL2 225 applications in the last 12 monthsBL8 169 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Bury Metropolitan Borough Council
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About Ainsworth
Ainsworth is a village located in the Bury district of Greater Manchester, England, situated 2.2 miles northwest of Radcliffe and 2.9 miles east of Bolton. Just 8.7 miles from Manchester city centre, Ainsworth combines village charm with proximity to urban amenities. The area is notable for its local history, including being the former home of author Paul Stenning, who attended Ainsworth County Primary School, making it a unique point of interest for potential developers and planners. It sits within the Bury district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Ainsworth area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Ainsworth a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ainsworth planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
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In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Ainsworth. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (14), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (2).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).