Bolton, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bolton, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bolton are administered by Bradford Metropolitan District Council. View the full Bradford Metropolitan District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
District: Bradford
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £202,700 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bradford
- Parliamentary constituency: Bradford East
- LSOA: Bradford 026A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
23 planning applications found near Bolton.
- 26/02304/FUL - 32 Drovers Way Bradford West Yorkshire BD2 1JZ
Single storey rear extension, front and rear dormer windows, rear outbuilding, boundary wall, garden landscaping and change of use of land to residential amenity space (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-06-26 - - 32 Drovers Way Bradford West Yorkshire BD2 1JZ
Single storey rear extension, front and rear dormer windows, rear outbuilding, boundary wall, garden landscaping and change of use of land to residential amenity space (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-06-26
View full details - - 4 Shetland Close Bradford West Yorkshire BD2 1HA
Enlarged window, smooth render and composite cladding to front elevation and new brick boundary wall with black metal railings
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - - Land At Grid Ref 415899 435722 Poplars Park Road Bradford West Yorkshire
Constrution of 168 dwellings including formation of a new access from Poplar Park Road, landscaping, public open space and all associated infrastructure and engineering works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - 26/02266/HOU - 4 Shetland Close Bradford West Yorkshire BD2 1HA
Enlarged window, smooth render and composite cladding to front elevation and new brick boundary wall with black metal railings
Status: Undecided | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-06-24 - 26/01922/HOU - 41 Ploughmans Croft Bradford West Yorkshire BD2 1LE
Construction of single storey side and rear extension and loft conversion with front and rear dormer windows
Status: Undecided | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-06-02 - - 41 Ploughmans Croft Bradford West Yorkshire BD2 1LE
Construction of single storey side and rear extension and loft conversion with front and rear dormer windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - 9 Kingsley Avenue Bradford West Yorkshire BD2 1DP
Infilling the existing balcony to form a dining room extension to the rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - 26/01844/HOU - 69 Ploughmans Croft Bradford West Yorkshire BD2 1LE
Single storey side and rear extension front and rear dormer windows
Status: Undecided | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-05-22 - - 69 Ploughmans Croft Bradford West Yorkshire BD2 1LE
Single storey side and rear extension front and rear dormer windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - - 49 Lichfield Mount Bradford West Yorkshire BD2 1NX
Removal of existing roof and addition of new second floor
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 29 Ashbourne Oval Bradford West Yorkshire BD2 4DH
Hip to gable roof enlargement with front and rear dormer windows (rear dormer under PD), decking to front
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 4 Brae Avenue Bradford West Yorkshire BD2 4AY
Two storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 5 Ploughmans Croft Bradford West Yorkshire BD2 1LE
Construction of porch to front
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-12-30
View full details - - 49 Drovers Way Bradford West Yorkshire BD2 1JZ
Single storey rear extension, change of use garage to habitable room and loft conversion with front dormers windows and raise of ridge
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-08-29
View full details - - 13 Luther Way Bradford West Yorkshire BD2 1EX
Rear facing single storey extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-08-19
View full details - - 83 Ashbourne Way Bradford West Yorkshire BD2 4DU
Rear conservatory and front porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - 74 Ashbourne Way Bradford West Yorkshire BD2 4DU
Front porch; and hip to gable roof conversion with front and rear dormer windows (hip to gable conversion and rear dormer as P.D)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-02-17
View full details - - 1 Brisbane Avenue Bradford West Yorkshire BD2 1EH
Single-storey outbuilding
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bradford | Date: 2024-11-13
View full details - - 6 Cairns Close Bradford West Yorkshire BD2 1EW
Construction of single storey rear extension of the following dimensions: Depth of proposed extension from rear wall of original dwelling house: 3.3m Maximum height of proposed extension: 3.6m Height
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bradford | Date: 2024-11-13
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A brief summary of Bolton in West Yorkshire
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 £202,700, 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.
Bolton has 7 conservation areas within its boundaries: Undercliffe Cemetery, Wrose, Hodgson Fold, Eldon Place, Southfield Square, St Paul, Apsley Crescent. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
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.
Planning Activity in Bolton
In the last 24 months, 66 planning applications were submitted near Bolton. Of these, 65% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Bolton.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Bolton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Bolton were full planning applications (28), outline applications (13), tree works (5). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 51 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 15 applications
- Refused: 7 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 43 applications
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