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Planning in Cox Green

Approved
83%
78 of 92 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

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Around Cox Green

Postcode districts

BL7 174 applications in the last 12 monthsBL3 281 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council

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About Cox Green

Cox Green is a residential settlement located near Bolton in the Egerton district of Greater Manchester. Its primarily residential nature makes it an important area for planning applications focused on housing development and community infrastructure. It sits within the Bolton district.

The area around Cox Green has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cox Green 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 Cox Green, 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, 106 planning applications were submitted near Cox Green. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (44), tree works (33), outline applications (6). 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 Cox Green?
In the last 24 months, 106 planning applications were submitted near Cox Green. The approval rate is 83%.
How long do planning decisions take near Cox Green?
The average planning decision time near Cox Green is 55 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 Cox Green?
The planning approval rate near Cox Green is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Cox Green?
The most common type of planning application near Cox Green is full planning applications, with 44 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Cox Green?
You can search and track planning applications near Cox Green on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.