Bromley Cross, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bromley Cross, Greater Manchester.
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Planning applications in Bromley Cross are administered by Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bromley Cross
Bromley Cross is a residential area located within South Turton in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester. It serves as the namesake for a larger electoral ward that encompasses Eagley, Egerton, and Cox Green. Nestled on the southern edge of the West Pennine Moors, Bromley Cross offers a blend of suburban living and access to natural landscapes, making it a noteworthy location for planning applications in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bolton
- Parliamentary constituency: Bolton North East
- LSOA: Bolton 019B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bromley Cross.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bromley Cross.
- 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 Bromley Cross based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Bromley Cross.
- - Dreamwood Grange Road Bolton BL7 9AX
FELLING OF 2 NO. SYCAMORE AND 2 NO. BEECH
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-07-01
View full details - - 9 Grange Road Bolton BL7 9AU
PRUNING OF 2 NO. OAK AND 1 NO. ELM.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 37 Grange Park Road Bolton BL7 9YA
RETROSPECTIVE RETENTION AND MODIFICATION OF BOUNDARY FENCE WITH NEW PEDESTRIAN ACCESS AND VEHICULAR GATES, CCTV CAMERAS ON POLES AND SOFT LANDSCAPING AT THE REAR OF GARDEN
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Meadow Barn Farm Bradshaw Road Bolton BL2 4JJ
PRUNING OF 3No. SYCAMORE TREES
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Bolton | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - Dreamwood Grange Road Bromley Cross Bolton BL7 9AX
FELLING OF 2 NO. SYCAMORE AND FELLING OF 1 NO. PINE TREE
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Bolton | Date: 2024-09-13
View full details - - 10 Cousin Fields Bromley Cross Bolton BL7 9YQ
PRUNING OF 1No. OAK AND 2No. SYCAMORE
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Bolton | Date: 2024-03-09
View full details - - Moor House Grange Road Bromley Cross Bolton BL7 9AX
ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY DETACHED 3NO BEDROOM DWELLING TO GARDEN OF MOOR HOUSE
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2023-11-29
View full details - - Moor House Grange Road Bromley Cross Bolton BL7 9AX
ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY DETACHED 3NO BED DWELLING TO GARDEN OF MOOR HOUSE
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2023-09-06
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A brief summary of Bromley Cross in Greater Manchester
Bromley Cross is a residential area located within South Turton in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester. It serves as the namesake for a larger electoral ward that encompasses Eagley, Egerton, and Cox Green. Nestled on the southern edge of the West Pennine Moors, Bromley Cross offers a blend of suburban living and access to natural landscapes, making it a noteworthy location for planning applications in the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bromley Cross a particularly low-crime area.
Bromley Cross has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Riding Gate, Bradshaw Chapel. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Bromley Cross includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Bromley Cross 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 Bromley Cross
In the last 24 months, 44 planning applications were submitted near Bromley Cross. Of these, 57% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 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 Bromley Cross.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bromley Cross were tree works (27), full planning applications (11), discharge of conditions (6). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 42 smaller schemes were submitted.
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