Bury, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bury, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · Town
Planning applications in Bury are administered by Bury Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Bury Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bury
Bury is a vibrant market town located on the River Irwell within the Metropolitan Borough of Bury, Greater Manchester. As of 2021, it boasts a population of 81,101, contributing to the wider borough's total of 193,846 residents, making it a significant area for planning and development opportunities.
Population: 78,729 (2016) · Area: 30.1 km²
District: Bury
Website: http://www.bury.gov.uk
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £270,594 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bury
- Parliamentary constituency: Bury North
- LSOA: Bury 004C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bury.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bury.
- 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 Bury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
69 planning applications found near Bury.
- 73385 - 12 Bolton Street, Bury, BL9 0LQ
Installation of 1 no. illuminated surround sign to ATM
Status: Undecided | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-07-06 - 73369 - 12 Bolton Street, Bury, BL9 0LQ
Installation of an ATM
Status: Undecided | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-07-06 - - Rose And Crown Inn, 36 Manchester Old Road, Bury, BL9 0TR
Change of use from pub (Sui Generis) to 4no. self-contained apartments
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - 73392 - Rose And Crown Inn, 36 Manchester Old Road, Bury, BL9 0TR
Change of use from pub (Sui Generis) to 4no. self-contained apartments
Status: Undecided | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-07-02 - 73297 - 12 Bolton Street, Bury, BL9 0LQ
1no. fascia sign (externally illuminated)
Status: Undecided | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-06-26 - 73186 - 3 Union Street, Bury, BL9 0NY
1 no. new internally illuminated projecting hanging sign and 2 no. new externally illuminated fas...
Status: Undecided | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-05-20 - 73177 - The Art Picture House, Haymarket Street, Bury, BL9 0AY
Listed building consent for 1 no. non-illuminated sign of individual letters & 1 no. amenity boar...
Status: Undecided | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-05-07 - 73178 - The Art Picure House, Haymarket Street, Bury, BL9 0AY
1 no. non-illuminated sign of individual letters & 1 no. amenity board to front elevation
Status: Undecided | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-05-07 - - 47 Knowsley Street, Bury, BL9 0ST
Application to discharge condition no. 4 (Refuse Storage and Covered and Secure Cycle Storage) of planning permission 71276
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - 73163 - 47 Knowsley Street, Bury, BL9 0ST
Application to discharge condition no. 4 (Refuse Storage and Covered and Secure Cycle Storage) o...
Status: Undecided | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-05-01 - 73152 - Wolstenholme House, 4 Tenterden Street, Bury, BL9 0EG
Erection of pergola 4m x 3m, height 2.5m to side elevation
Status: Undecided | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-04-30 - - 5 The Rock, Bury, BL9 0YB
Variation of condition 5 (external materials) on planning permission 67503 (Change of use from offices to 9 no. apartments at 1st floor to 4th floor levels): Windows to be double glazed units in uPVC
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - 72985 - 33 Knowsley Street, Bury, BL9 0ST
Change of use from a 6 bed/6 person HMO (Use Class C4) to a 7 bed/7 person HMO (Sui Generis)
Status: Undecided | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-03-31 - - Bury Interchange & land bounded by Pyramid Park/East Lancashire railway line/Knowsley Place, Duke Street, Bury, BL9 0EJ
Application to discharge conditions 3 (site condition report), condition 7 (water main protection), condition 13 (SBI fencing detail), condition 15 (precautionary working measures method statement), c
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Pavement outside Chicken Cottage, 1 Market Street, Bury, BL9 0BL
Installation of 1 no. BT Street Hub Unit with 2 no. digital 75 inch LCD display screens either side of unit
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Rose And Crown Inn, 36 Manchester Old Road, Bury, BL9 0TR
Change of use from Pub (Sui Generis) to 12 bed (single occupancy) HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) (Sui Generis); rear dormer extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Pavement outside Chicken Cottage, 1 Market Street, Bury, BL9 0BL
Advertisement consent for 1 no. BT Street Hub Unit with 2 no. digital 75 inch LCD display screens either side of unit
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 8-12 Silver Street, Bury, BL9 0EX
Prior approval for change of use of from Use Class E to create 8 no. apartments (Use Class C3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 7 Brocklehurst Avenue, Bury, BL9 9AQ
Lawful development certificate for proposed change of use from dwelling (Class C3) to Residential Children's Home (Class C2) for up to 2 no. children, with up to 2 no. full time carers and 1 no. manag
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 5 Crompton Street, Bury, BL9 0AD
Construction of a brick wall, fencing & gates to the front; Brick wall to the side and change of use of land from open space to create secure courtyard amenity space with cycle and refuse storage prov
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-02-16
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A brief summary of Bury in Greater Manchester
Bury is a vibrant market town located on the River Irwell within the Metropolitan Borough of Bury, Greater Manchester. As of 2021, it boasts a population of 81,101, contributing to the wider borough's total of 193,846 residents, making it a significant area for planning and development opportunities. The Town has a population of approximately 78,729 (2016 estimate). It sits within the Bury district.
Bury covers an area of approximately 30.1 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Bury show an average sale price of £270,594, 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 Bury a particularly low-crime area.
Bury has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bury Town Centre. 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, Bury planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.bury.gov.uk. 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 Bury
In the last 24 months, 123 planning applications were submitted near Bury. Of these, 38% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 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 Bury.
At 66 days on average, decisions near Bury slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Bury were full planning applications (47), advertising consent (17), outline applications (13). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 3 medium-scale applications, 93 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% 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: 23 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 83 applications
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