Astley Bridge, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Astley Bridge, Greater Manchester.
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Planning applications in Astley Bridge are administered by Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Astley Bridge
Astley Bridge is a primarily residential area located within Bolton, Greater Manchester, situated 2.5 miles north of the town centre. It lies 11.7 miles south of Blackburn and 14.3 miles northwest of Manchester, making it a well-connected location for potential planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £202,700 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bolton
- Parliamentary constituency: Bolton North East
- LSOA: Bolton 015B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Astley Bridge.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Astley Bridge.
- 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 Astley Bridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
43 planning applications found near Astley Bridge.
- - Morada Eagley Bank Playfair Street Bolton BL1 7LF
DEMOLITION OF EXISTING GARAGE AND ERECTION OF 1 NO. DWELLING
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - - 14 Ivy Bank Close Bolton BL1 7EF
PRUNING OF 1 NO. SPRUCE 1 NO, COPPER 1 NO. APPLE
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-07-01
View full details - - 1 Hesketh Avenue Bolton BL1 8RP
PRIOR NOTIFICATION APPLICATION FOR A PROPOSED LARGER HOME EXTENSION AT REAR (4.50M LONG; 3.52M MAX HEIGHT; 2.95M EAVES HEIGHT)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-06-30
View full details - - 210 Belmont Road Bolton BL1 7AR
ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - - 10 Old Eagley Mews Bolton BL1 7HR
PRUNING OF 1 NO. WILLOW
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - - 8 Sweetloves Grove Bolton BL1 7EE
RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION FOR INSTALLATION OF HARDSTANDING FOR CREATION OF 3 NO. CAR PARKING SPACES.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - - 24 Sharples Hall Fold Bolton BL1 7EH
PRUNING OF 1NO. ELM TREE
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - Ground Floor 173 Belmont Road Bolton BL1 7AW
PRIOR APPROVAL APPLICATION FOR A CHANGE OF USE FROM SHOP TO DWELLING/SHOP ON GROUND FLOOR.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - 10 Old Eagley Mews Bolton BL1 7HR
PRUNING OF 2 NO. WILLOW FELLING OF 1 NO. WILLOW
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - Former Brierfields 721 Blackburn Road Bolton BL1 7JJ
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 6 (EXTERNAL MATERIALS) ON APPLICATION 09635/20.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 18 Park View Bolton BL1 7LE
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 3 (APPROVED DRAWINGS) ON APPLICATION 00136/26.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 1 Sharples Hall Mews Bolton BL1 7HL
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO :- FELL 1 NO. ASH
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - The Elms 717 Blackburn Road Bolton BL1 7JJ
RETROSPECTIVE ERECTION OF COMPOSITE FENCING ABOVE EXISTING STONE WALL AS BOUNDARY TREATMENT
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 36 Ivy Bank Road Bolton BL1 7EQ
ERECTION OF TWO STOREY EXTENSION AT SIDE/REAR WITH CONVERSION OF GARAGE INTO HABITABLE ROOM LINKED TO DWELLING.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Sweetstone Gardens Stonyhurst Avenue Bolton BL1 7GE
PART A; PRUNING OF 2 NO. BEECH. PART B; FELL 1 NO. ELM.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 54 Ashworth Lane Bolton BL1 8RD
ERECTION OF PART SINGLE PART TWO STOREY REAR EXTENSION
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 716 Blackburn Road Bolton BL1 7JG
DEMOLITION OF EXISTING DWELLING, DETACHED GARAGE AND ERECTION OF 1 NO. DWELLING.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 16 Greystoke Drive Bolton BL1 7DW
PRIOR NOTIFICATION APPLICATION FOR A PROPOSED LARGER HOME EXTENSION AT REAR (4.30M LONG; 3.95M MAX HEIGHT; 2.80M EAVES HEIGHT)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 73 Kermoor Avenue Bolton BL1 7HW
DEMOLITION OF EXISTING DETACHED DWELLING AND ERECTION OF NEW REPLACEMENT DETACHED DWELLING
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 63 Sharples Avenue Bolton BL1 7HE
ERECTION OF A TWO STOREY SIDE AND SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-02-04
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A brief summary of Astley Bridge in Greater Manchester
Astley Bridge is a primarily residential area located within Bolton, Greater Manchester, situated 2.5 miles north of the town centre. It lies 11.7 miles south of Blackburn and 14.3 miles northwest of Manchester, making it a well-connected location for potential planning applications.
Property prices in Astley Bridge show an average sale price of £202,700, 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 Astley Bridge a particularly low-crime area.
Astley Bridge has 7 conservation areas within its boundaries: Egerton, St Pauls, Dunscar Fold, Eagley Bank, Bank Top, Birley Street, Hill Top. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Astley Bridge includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Gale Clough and Shooterslee Wood SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Astley Bridge 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 Astley Bridge
In the last 24 months, 67 planning applications were submitted near Astley Bridge. Of these, 45% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 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 Astley Bridge.
At 68 days on average, decisions near Astley Bridge slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Astley Bridge were full planning applications (30), tree works (16), outline applications (12). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 9 medium-scale applications, 58 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
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.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Bank Top planning applications
- Eagley planning applications
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- Toppings planning applications
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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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