Ainsworth, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ainsworth, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · settlement
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.
District: Bury
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £190,055 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bolton
- Parliamentary constituency: Bolton North East
- LSOA: Bolton 006E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ainsworth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ainsworth.
- 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 Ainsworth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Ainsworth.
- - 1 Camden Close, Ainsworth, Bolton, BL2 5RH
First floor extension above existing garage with two storey extension at side to form link to existing dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Coach House, Knowsley View, Knowsley Road, Ainsworth, Bolton, BL2 5PT
Application to discharge condition 3 (contaminated land works), condition 4 (remediation strategy), condition 5 (verification report), condition 10 (fencing details), condition 12 (nesting birds metho
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Ainsworth Nursing Home, Knowsley Road, Ainsworth, BL2 5PT
Application to discharge condition 15 (additional tree details of ten new trees) on planning permission 72376
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - 13 Delph Lane, Ainsworth, Bolton, BL2 5PP
First floor rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - Grass verge o/s 154-156 Church Street, Ainsworth, Bolton, BL2 5SJ
Regulation 5 notice (ref. BOLT-X-AH) of intention to install above-ground cabinets (in order to house electronic equipment)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - 53 Bury Old Road, Ainsworth, Bolton, BL2 5SD
Creation of vehicular access and driveway
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - Coach House, Knowsley View, Knowsley Road, Bolton, BL2 5PT
Change of use from coach house to 3 no. 2 bed apartments; Raising ridge height on existing extension; Single storey front extension; Single storey side extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-07-25
View full details - - 27 Knowsley Road, Ainsworth, Radcliffe, Bolton, BL2 5PY
First floor extension at side and garage conversion
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-05-21
View full details - - 71 Bury Old Road, Bury, Bolton, BL2 5SD
Single storey front porch and loft conversion with front and rear dormers
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2024-03-22
View full details - - 28 Sumner Avenue, Ainsworth, Radcliffe, Bolton, BL2 5RQ
First floor balcony at side with glass balustrade
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2023-03-02
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A brief summary of Ainsworth in Greater Manchester
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.
Property prices in Ainsworth show an average sale price of £190,055, 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 Ainsworth a particularly low-crime area.
Ainsworth has one conservation area within its boundaries: Ainsworth Village. 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.
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.
Planning Activity in Ainsworth
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Ainsworth. Of these, 57% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Ainsworth.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Ainsworth were full planning applications (16), outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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