How long do planning decisions take near Bolton?

The average planning decision time near Bolton is 56 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bolton?

The most common type of planning application near Bolton is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bolton?

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Bolton, Cumbria Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bolton, Cumbria.

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About Bolton

Bolton is a quaint village and civil parish located in Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, approximately 4 miles northwest of Appleby-in-Westmorland along the picturesque River Eden. With a population that grew from 416 in 2001 to 435 in 2011, Bolton is surrounded by several neighboring parishes, including Brougham, Colby, and Kirkby Thore, making it an area of interest for potential planning applications and developments.

Population: 478 (2021)

District: Eden

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £214,667 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
Parliamentary constituency: Westmorland and Lonsdale
LSOA: Eden 006B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bolton.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bolton.

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 Bolton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Bolton.

- Bolton Memorial Hall Bolton Appleby-in-westmorland CA16 6AR
Listed Building Consent for an extension to create toilets, kitchen and meeting room.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-03-10
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- Orchard Barn Bolton APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND CA16 6AW
Single storey oak framed side extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-01-27
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- BRENTWOOD, SILVER STREET, BOLTON, APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND, CA16 6AW
Replacement of existing conservatory with single storey extension and alterations to roof of single storey wing to south. Re-submission of 22/0637.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2023-07-21
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A brief summary of Bolton in Cumbria

Property prices in Bolton show an average sale price of £214,667, 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 Bolton a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Bolton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Eden and Tributaries SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Eden. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Bolton

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Bolton. The average decision time was 56 days.

The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Bolton were full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 50% 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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