Bradley Fold, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bradley Fold, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bradley Fold are administered by Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bradley Fold
Bradley Fold is a small district in the Metropolitan Borough of Bury, Greater Manchester, situated approximately 3 miles from both Bolton and Bury. It falls under the Radcliffe North ward of Bury Council and is part of the Bury North parliamentary constituency following the 2024 general election. Notably, residents have Bolton postal addresses and telephone numbers, despite being governed by Bury Council, which may be relevant for those considering planning applications in the area.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bolton
- Parliamentary constituency: Bolton North East
- LSOA: Bolton 013C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bradley Fold.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bradley Fold.
- 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 Bradley Fold based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
17 planning applications found near Bradley Fold.
- - Fold Mill, Bradley Lane, Radcliffe, Bolton, BL2 6RA
Prior approval for demolition ? demolition of rear wall and roof associated with the building located in Zone 8.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - 73404 - Fold Mill, Bradley Lane, Radcliffe, Bolton, BL2 6RA
Prior approval for demolition ? demolition of rear wall and roof associated with the building loc...
Status: Undecided | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-07-07 - - 53 Duxbury Avenue Bolton BL3 1PY
CERTIFICATE OF LAWFULNESS EXISTING (S191) FOR CONTINUED USE OF HMO (C4)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - 73266 - 5 Kentsford Drive, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 3XX
First floor extension at side and two/single storey extension at rear
Status: Undecided | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-05-28 - - 16 Haseley Close Radcliffe Bolton Manchester M26 3BU
DEMOLITION OF EXISTING CONSERVATORY AND ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - 73245 - 4 Boundary Drive, Radcliffe, Bolton, BL2 6RU
Single storey side and rear extension and new gate to the rear fence
Status: Undecided | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-05-26 - 73116 - Land at Bradley Fold Farm Cottages (plot 1), Bradley Fold, Bolton, BL2 6RW
Erection of 1 no. dwelling
Status: Undecided | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-04-23 - 73117 - Land at Bradley Fold Farm Cottages (plot 2), Bradley Fold, Bolton, BL2 6RW
Erection of 1 no. dwelling
Status: Undecided | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-04-23 - - Land adjacent to Bradley Fold Farm Cottages, Radcliffe, Bolton, BL2 6RN
Construction of 2 no. two storey dwellings, to include access to Bradley Lane.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 5 Bideford Drive Bolton BL2 6TE
ERECTION OF TWO STOREY EXTENSION AT REAR
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 16 Haseley Close Radcliffe Bolton Manchester M26 3BU
PRIOR NOTIFICATION APPLICATION FOR A PROPOSED LARGER HOME EXTENSION AT REAR (3.40M LONG; 3.67M MAX HEIGHT; 2.70M EAVES HEIGHT)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 7 Weycroft Close Bolton BL2 6TP
ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY FRONT EXTENSION TOGETHER WITH ERECTION OF GARAGE.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - Land South Of Inverbeg Drive Inverbeg Drive Bolton
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 7 (REPLACEMENT PITCHES AND CLUBHOUSE) ON APPLICATION 12412/21
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bolton | Date: 2025-07-18
View full details - - 103 Somerton Road Bolton BL2 6LN
ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY SIDE EXTENSION TOGETHER WITH ALTERATIONS TO CAR PARKING ARRANGEMENTS.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2025-01-23
View full details - - 25 Boundary Drive, Radcliffe, Bolton, BL2 6SE
Lawful development certificate for proposed single storey side extension with hipped roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bury | Date: 2024-07-15
View full details - - Land South Of Inverbeg Drive Inverbeg Drive Bolton
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 5 (PERMANENT REPLACEMENT PITCHES) AND 10 (SURFACE WATER DRAINAGE) ON APPLICATION 12412/21
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bolton | Date: 2024-01-05
View full details - - Land Off Inverbeg Drive Bolton BL2 6NA
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 6 (ARRANGEMENT FOR TEMPORARY PITCH PROVISION) ON APPLICATION 12412/21
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bolton | Date: 2023-10-12
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A brief summary of Bradley Fold in Greater Manchester
Bradley Fold is a small district in the Metropolitan Borough of Bury, Greater Manchester, situated approximately 3 miles from both Bolton and Bury. It falls under the Radcliffe North ward of Bury Council and is part of the Bury North parliamentary constituency following the 2024 general election. Notably, residents have Bolton postal addresses and telephone numbers, despite being governed by Bury Council, which may be relevant for those considering planning applications in the area.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bradley Fold a particularly low-crime area.
Bradley Fold has one conservation area within its boundaries: Ainsworth Village. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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, Bradley Fold 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 Bradley Fold
In the last 24 months, 39 planning applications were submitted near Bradley Fold. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 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 Bradley Fold.
At 67 days on average, decisions near Bradley Fold slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Bradley Fold were full planning applications (13), discharge of conditions (9), outline applications (6). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 29 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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