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Planning in Besses o' th' Barn

Approved
90%
60 of 63 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Besses o' th' Barn in the last 24 months, from Bury Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Besses o' th' Barn

Postcode districts

M45 105 applications in the last 12 monthsM25 158 applications in the last 12 monthsBL9 320 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Bury Metropolitan Borough Council

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About Besses o' th' Barn

Besses o' th' Barn is a suburb located in the Metropolitan Borough of Bury, Greater Manchester, with a population of 10,664 as recorded in the 2011 Census. Nestled between Radcliffe and Prestwich, this area may present various planning opportunities and challenges pertinent to local development projects.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Besses o' th' Barn a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Besses o' th' Barn has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Besses o' th' Barn 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 Besses o' th' Barn, 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, 78 planning applications were submitted near Besses o' th' Barn. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (28), outline applications (11), discharge of conditions (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Besses o' th' Barn?
In the last 24 months, 78 planning applications were submitted near Besses o' th' Barn. The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near Besses o' th' Barn?
The average planning decision time near Besses o' th' Barn is 61 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Besses o' th' Barn?
The planning approval rate near Besses o' th' Barn is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Besses o' th' Barn?
The most common type of planning application near Besses o' th' Barn is full planning applications, with 28 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Besses o' th' Barn?
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