Search Breightmet planning applications
31 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Breightmet · updated daily · Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
Only 9 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Land South Of Doris Avenue Colenso Road Bolton BL2 6DBAwaiting decisionVARIATION OF CONDITION 2 (APPROVED PLANS CONDITION) ON APPLICATION 20683/25, TO AMEND GROUND LEVELS, THE INTERNAL ROAD LAYOUT, THE SITING OF PLOT NOS. 18-32, THE REAR BOUNDARIES OF PLOT NOS. 2-14, AND THE APPROVED DRAINAGE PLANReceived 13 Oct 202601827/26
- Land South Of Doris Avenue Colenso Road Bolton BL2 6DBAwaiting decisionDISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 3 (AFFORDABLE HOUSING), 6 (OTTER SURVEY), 7 (BADGERS), 14 (MATERIALS) AND PART DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 13 (IMPORTATION OF SOILS) ON PLANNING APPLICATION 20683/25Received 24 Sep 202601746/26
- Premier Fives Football Leverhulme Park Long Lane Bolton BL2 6EBAwaiting decisionVARIATION OF CONDITION 5 (OPENING HOURS) AND 6 (LIGHTING) ON APPLICATION 21599/25 TO AMEND OPENING HOURS AND LIGHTING TIMES FROM MONDAY TO SATURDAY 07:00-23:00 AND SUNDAYS AND BANK HOLIDAYS 07:00-21:00Received 11 Sep 202601663/26
- 2 Alford Close Bolton BL2 6NRAwaiting decisionPARTIAL CHANGE OF USE TO ALLOW RELOCATION OF CHILDRENS DAYCARE FACILITY WITH SINGLE STOREY EXTENSIONReceived 9 Sep 202601515/26
- 2 Moss View Road Bolton BL2 5DSAwaiting decisionERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY SIDE AND REAR EXTENSIONHouseholder Application for pl. permissiReceived 24 Aug 202601536/26
Planning in Breightmet
- Approved
- 84%
- 42 of 49 decided
- Decision time
- about 11 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Breightmet in the last 24 months, from Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Breightmet
Postcode districts
BL2 225 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
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About Breightmet
Breightmet is a neighbourhood within Bolton, Greater Manchester, with a population of 13,584, according to the 2011 census. Located just 2 miles northeast of Bolton and 4 miles northwest of Bury, this area has historical roots as a township in the civil and ecclesiastical parish of Bolton le Moors. Its strategic location and community demographics are essential considerations for anyone researching planning applications in the region.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Breightmet 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 Breightmet a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Breightmet has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Breightmet 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 Breightmet, 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, 60 planning applications were submitted near Breightmet. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (33), tree works (8), discharge of conditions (6). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).