How long do planning decisions take near Darcy Lever?

The average planning decision time near Darcy Lever is 66 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 Darcy Lever?

The planning approval rate near Darcy Lever is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Darcy Lever?

The most common type of planning application near Darcy Lever is full planning applications, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Darcy Lever?

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Darcy Lever, Greater Manchester Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Darcy Lever, Greater Manchester.

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About Darcy Lever

Darcy Lever is a locality within Bolton, Greater Manchester, situated along the B6209 road connecting Bolton and Little Lever. With historical roots tracing back to the time of William the Conqueror, it was originally part of the Salford hundred granted to Roger of Poitou following the Norman conquest. This rich history may offer insights for those exploring planning applications in the area.

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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 013D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Darcy Lever.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Darcy Lever.

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 Darcy Lever based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Darcy Lever.

- 78 Whiteoak View Bolton BL3 1ST
DEMOLITION OF EXISTING CONSERVATORY AND ERECTION OF TWO STOREY FRONT, SIDE AND REAR EXTENSION TOGETHER WITH LOFT CONVERSION TO HABITABLE ROOM.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-03-31
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- 448 - 452 Radcliffe Road Bolton BL3 1SY
ERECTION OF TWO STOREY REAR EXTENSION TO CREATE 1NO. ADDITIONAL RETAIL UNIT AND SHOP FRONTAGE AT GROUND FLOOR, LOADING AREA AT GROUND FLOOR AND STORAGE/ANCILLARY AREA AT FIRST FLOOR FOR EXISTING UNIT
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-01-15
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- Powerleague Bolton Leverhulme Park Long Lane Bolton BL2 6BZ
INSTALLATION OF ENCLOSURE BOARDS, SYNTHETIC PLAYING SURFACE, LIGHTING AND CANOPIES FOR PADEL TENNIS.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2025-12-22
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- 18 Wardle Street Bolton BL2 1ND
CHANGE OF USE FROM DWELLING (CLASS C3) TO HMO (CLASS C4) TOGETHER WITH INSTALLATION OF REAR DORMER.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2025-09-17
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- 50 Whiteoak View Bolton BL3 1ST
ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY SIDE AND REAR EXTENSION.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2023-08-19
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A brief summary of Darcy Lever in Greater Manchester

Property prices in Darcy Lever 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 Darcy Lever a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Darcy Lever includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Tonge River Section SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Darcy Lever

In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Darcy Lever. Of these, 50% 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 Darcy Lever.

At 66 days on average, decisions near Darcy Lever slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Darcy Lever were full planning applications (13), outline applications (3), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 62% 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, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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