Search Blackrod planning applications
11 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Blackrod · updated daily · Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
- 68 Church Street Bolton BL6 5EQAwaiting decisionCHANGE OF USE FROM DWELLING (CLASS C3) TO 6 NO. BEDROOM SHORT TERM CONTRACTOR OR HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION (SUI GENERIS)Received 6 Oct 202601806/26
- 3 Clifton Drive Bolton BL6 5ETApprovedCERTIFICATE OF LAWFULNESS (S192) FOR THE PROPOSED ERECTION OF A DORMER AT REARReceived 5 Oct 2026Decided 23 Oct 202601791/26
- 7 St Katherines Drive Bolton BL6 5EJAwaiting decisionERECTION OF FIRST FLOOR SIDE EXTENSIONReceived 16 Sep 202601682/26
- 29 Castlecroft Avenue Bolton BL6 5BAAwaiting decisionDEMOLITION OF CONSERVATORY AND ERECTION OF SIDE AND REAR EXTENSIONS TOGETHER WITH ENLARGEMENT OF EXISTING FRONT DORMER AND INSTALLATION OF REAR DORMERReceived 11 Sep 202601614/26
- Former Conservative Club 70 Church Street Bolton BL6 5EQAwaiting decisionDISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 3 (DRAINAGE), 4(ASBESTOS REPORT), 5 (CONTAMINATED LAND), 6 (MATERIAL SCHEDULE), 7 (BOUNDARY TREATMENTS) AND 8 (SAP CALCULATIONS) ON APPLICATION 13101/22Received 9 Sep 202601641/26
Planning in Blackrod
- Approved
- 63%
- 15 of 19 decided
- Decision time
- about 12 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Blackrod in the last 24 months, from Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Blackrod
Postcode districts
BL6 268 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
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About Blackrod
Blackrod is a town and civil parish located in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England, with a rich history tied to the County of Lancashire. Situated about four miles northeast of Wigan and 6.5 miles west of Bolton, Blackrod had a population of 5,345 as of the 2021 Census, making it a key area for potential planning applications and community development initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,514 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Bolton district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Blackrod 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 Blackrod 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, Blackrod 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 Blackrod, 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, 35 planning applications were submitted near Blackrod. Of these, 63% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (14), outline applications (5), discharge of conditions (2).