Breightmet, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Breightmet, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · settlement
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.
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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: Bolton
- Parliamentary constituency: Bolton North East
- LSOA: Bolton 017A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Breightmet.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Breightmet.
- 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 Breightmet based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Breightmet.
- - 32 Gregory Avenue Bolton BL2 6HS
PRUNING OF 1 NO. SYCAMORE.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Withins Nursing Home 38 - 40 Withins Lane Bolton BL2 5DZ
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 3 (SITE INVESTIGATION REPORT), 5 (ACOUSTIC INSULATION AND VENTILATION), 6 (SOIL METHODOLOGY), AND 8 (BAT AND BIRD BOXES) ON APPLICATION 20585/25.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 814A 814 - 816 Bury Road Bolton BL2 6PA
CHANGE OF USE FROM OFFICES TO 2 NO. SELF CONTAINED APARTMENTS.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 746 Bury Road Bolton BL2 6JD
FELLING OF 1 NO. SYCAMORE
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 64 Ashley Avenue Bolton BL2 5AR
ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION AT REAR
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Withins Nursing Home 38 - 40 Withins Lane Bolton BL2 5DZ
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 3 (CONTAMINATED LAND) AND 6 (SOIL TESTING METHODOLOGY) ON APPLICATION 20585/25
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bolton | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - 687 Bury Road Bolton BL2 6HP
CHANGE OF USE FROM CONVENIENCE STORE TO SUBWAY SANDWICH SHOP (CLASS E) TOGETHER WITH INSTALLATION OF SHOP FRONT AND 3 NO. WINDOWS.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - 748 Bury Road Bolton BL2 6JD
PRUNING OF 2 NO. SYCAMORE
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Bolton | Date: 2024-11-20
View full details - - Breightmet Centre For Autism Milnthorpe Road Bolton BL2 6PD
CHANGE OF USE FROM CLASS C2 RESIDENTIAL INSTITUTION TO CLASS F1(A) EDUCATIONAL FACILITY AND PROVISION OF ASSOCIATED OUTDOOR PLAY AREA TOGETHER WITH A RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION FOR THE ERECTION OF A BO
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2024-06-07
View full details - - 15 Scorton Avenue Bolton BL2 6JS
PRIOR NOTIFICATION APPLICATION FOR A PROPOSED LARGER HOME EXTENSION AT REAR (4.50M LONG; 3.00M MAX HEIGHT; 3.00M EAVES HEIGHT)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bolton | Date: 2024-05-31
View full details - - 1 Fairmount Avenue Bolton BL2 5LA
CERTIFICATE OF LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT (S192) FOR THE PROPOSED DEMOLITION OF EXISTING SINGLE STOREY SIDE EXTENSION WITH FLAT ROOF AND THE ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY SIDE EXTENSION WITH PITCHED ROOF TOGETH
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bolton | Date: 2024-03-20
View full details - - 96 Breightmet Drive Bolton BL2 6LB
CERTIFICATE OF LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT (S192) FOR THE PROPOSED ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION AT REAR
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bolton | Date: 2024-02-27
View full details - - Morrisons Unit 1 & Home Bargains Unit 2 Bury Road Bolton BL2 2QJ
AMALGAMATION OF EXISTING RETAIL UNITS TO CREATE A SINGLE RETAIL UNIT FOR CONTINUED USE WITHIN CLASS E (a) ALONG WITH REFURBISHMENT WORKS INCLUDING NEW GLAZED SHOP FRONT AND ENTRANCE FEATURE, RECONFIGU
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2023-09-08
View full details - - Ashes Drive Bolton BL2 5NA
ERECTION OF 2NO. DETACHED BUNGALOWS
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2023-08-09
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A brief summary of Breightmet in Greater Manchester
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.
Property prices in Breightmet 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 Breightmet a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Breightmet includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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.
Planning Activity in Breightmet
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Breightmet. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Breightmet may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Breightmet slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Breightmet were full planning applications (14), tree works (5), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 56% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 20 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.