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Planning in Bolton

Approved
69%
18 of 26 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Bolton in the last 24 months, from Bradford Metropolitan District Council's planning register.

Decided by Bradford Metropolitan District CouncilCouncil page

Around Bolton

Postcode districts

BD2 129 applications in the last 12 monthsBD18 129 applications in the last 12 monthsBD1 67 applications in the last 12 monthsBD3 64 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Bradford Metropolitan District Council

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About Bolton

Bolton, located in Greater Manchester, England, is nestled in the foothills of the West Pennine Moors, strategically positioned between Manchester, Blackburn, Wigan, Bury, and Salford. As the administrative centre of the wider borough, Bolton is surrounded by various towns and villages, all of which fall within the historic county boundaries of Lancashire. This dynamic town offers a unique blend of urban and rural environments, making it a significant area for planning applications and development opportunities. It sits within the Bradford district.

Property prices in Bolton show an average sale price of £224,930, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bolton 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Bolton, 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, 74 planning applications were submitted near Bolton. Of these, 69% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (29), outline applications (13), tree works (4). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Bolton?
In the last 24 months, 74 planning applications were submitted near Bolton. The approval rate is 69%.
How long do planning decisions take near Bolton?
The average planning decision time near Bolton is 59 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 Bolton?
The planning approval rate near Bolton is 69%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Bolton?
The most common type of planning application near Bolton is full planning applications, with 29 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Bolton?
You can search and track planning applications near Bolton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.