Search Barrow Bridge planning applications
10 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Barrow Bridge · updated daily · Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
- 14 Marlwood Road Bolton BL1 5QTAwaiting decisionDEMOLITION OF EXISTING GARAGE AND SIDE EXTENSION TOGETHER WITH ERECTION OF TWO STOREY SIDE AND SINGLE STOREY FRONT, REAR EXTENSIONSReceived 2 Nov 202601973/26
- Pendleburys Farm Cottage Longshaw Ford Road Bolton BL1 7PLAwaiting decisionLISTED BUILDING CONSENT FOR STRUCTURAL REPAIRS TO INCLUDE INSTALLATION OF WINDOWS, WALL AND LOFT INSULATION, REWIRING AND REPLACEMENT BOILERReceived 14 Oct 202601851/26
- 839 Chorley Old Road Bolton BL1 5SLAwaiting decisionWIDENING OF DROPPED KERB FOR VEHICULAR ACCESSReceived 29 Sep 202601743/26
- 1016 Chorley Old Road Bolton BL1 5SEApprovedERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSIONReceived 8 Sep 2026Decided 30 Oct 202601559/26
- 5 Old Links Close Bolton BL1 5SRApprovedERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION INCLUDING BALCONY TO FIRST FLOOR TOGETHER WITH CONVERSION OF GARAGE INTO HABITABLE ROOMHouseholder Application for pl. permissiReceived 31 Aug 2026Decided 23 Oct 202601586/26
Planning in Barrow Bridge
- Approved
- 79%
- 15 of 19 decided
- Decision time
- about 16 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Barrow Bridge in the last 24 months, from Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Barrow Bridge
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BL1 424 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
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About Barrow Bridge
Barrow Bridge, located in Greater Manchester, is a notable Pratt truss railway bridge that spans the River Barrow. Measuring 2,131 feet (650 meters) in length, it holds the title of the longest bridge on the river and ranks as the second longest bridge in Ireland and the third longest rail bridge in the British Isles. Designed by Sir Benjamin Baker and constructed by Sir William Arrol's firm, this rural landmark is an important piece of infrastructure for the area, making it relevant for planning applications and development considerations nearby.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Barrow Bridge 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 Barrow Bridge a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Barrow Bridge has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Barrow 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Barrow Bridge, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Barrow Bridge. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 109 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (10), tree works (3), listed building and heritage (2).