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Planning in Darcy Lever

Approved
72%
42 of 58 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

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

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Around Darcy Lever

Postcode districts

BL2 225 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 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.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Darcy Lever a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Darcy Lever has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Darcy Lever 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 Darcy Lever, 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, 73 planning applications were submitted near Darcy Lever. Of these, 72% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (36), outline applications (7), tree works (7). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (40% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Darcy Lever?
In the last 24 months, 73 planning applications were submitted near Darcy Lever. The approval rate is 72%.
How long do planning decisions take near Darcy Lever?
The average planning decision time near Darcy Lever is 77 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 72%. The national average across England and Wales is 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 36 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Darcy Lever?
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