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Planning in Bury

Approved
73%
149 of 194 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Bury in the last 24 months, from Bury Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.

Decided by Bury Metropolitan Borough CouncilCouncil page

Around Bury

Postcode districts

BL9 323 applications in the last 12 monthsBL8 168 applications in the last 12 monthsBL0 103 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Bury Metropolitan Borough Council

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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. 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 £265,870, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bury 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.bury.gov.uk.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Bury, 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, 240 planning applications were submitted near Bury. Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (82), advertising consent (33), discharge of conditions (23). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Bury?
In the last 24 months, 240 planning applications were submitted near Bury. The approval rate is 73%.
How long do planning decisions take near Bury?
The average planning decision time near Bury is 69 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Bury?
The planning approval rate near Bury is 73%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Bury?
The most common type of planning application near Bury is full planning applications, with 82 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Bury?
You can search and track planning applications near Bury on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.