Dimple, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Dimple, Greater Manchester.
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Planning applications in Dimple are administered by Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Dimple
Dimple, located in Greater Manchester, is known for its unique charm and picturesque surroundings. This small area is often associated with positive cultural beliefs, where cheek dimples are seen as symbols of good luck and physical attractiveness. The town's character is enriched by historical associations of heroism and innocence, making it an appealing location for those interested in planning applications and community development.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bolton
- Parliamentary constituency: Bolton North East
- LSOA: Bolton 001C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Dimple.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dimple.
- 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 Dimple based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Dimple.
- - Dimple Hall Cox Green Road Bolton BL7 9RA
PRUNING OF 4 NO. BEECH.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - - 16 Delph Avenue Bolton BL7 9TT
NON MATERIAL AMENDMENT TO THE WORDING OF CONDITION 5 ON APPLICATION 15841/23 ( CHANGES TO LAND CONTAMINATION REQUIREMENTS/DETAILS).
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 63 New Court Drive Bolton BL7 9XA
ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 26 Longworth Road Bolton BL7 9TS
CERTIFICATE OF LAWFULNESS PROPOSED (S192) FOR ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Tingle Cox Green Road Bolton BL7 9RA
DEMOLITION OF UPPER STOREY AND RECONSTRUCTION OF SINGLE STOREY DWELLING
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Dimple Hall Cox Green Road Bolton BL7 9RA
PRUNING OF 2 NO. BIRCH.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 18 Druids Close Bolton BL7 9RF
DEMOLITION OF GARAGE AND CONSERVATORY, ERECTION OF TWO STOREY SIDE/REAR EXTENSION, RAISE OF EAVES HEIGHT, ALTERATIONS TO FRONT ELEVATION, RENDER AND RELOCATION OF GARAGE
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 16 Delph Avenue Bolton BL7 9TT
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 3 (TREE PROTECTION), 4 (METHOD STATEMENT), 5 (PRELIMINARY RISK ASSESSMENT), 6 (MATERIAL SCHEME), 7 (LANDSCAPE SCHEME) AND 10 (BIODIVERSITY ENHANCEMENT SCHEME) ON APPLICATION 15
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 335 Cox Green Road Bolton BL7 9UX
RAISED REAR AND SIDE PATIO WITH TIMBER STEPS, TIMBER-CLAD DECKING, GLASS BALUSTRADE.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - The Thomas Egerton 272 Blackburn Road Bolton BL7 9SR
RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION FOR ERECTION OF REAR EXTENSION.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Victoria Farm Cottage 498 Blackburn Road Bolton BL7 9PR
ERECTION OF A TWO STOREY EXTENSIONS AT FRONT AND SIDE.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - Victoria Farm Cottage 498 Blackburn Road Bolton BL7 9PR
ERECTION OF A TWO STOREY EXTENSIONS AT FRONT/SIDE.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - 22 Dimple Park Egerton Bolton BL7 9QE
ERECTION OF TWO STOREY EXTENSION TO SIDE AND SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO REAR
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2023-07-15
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A brief summary of Dimple in Greater Manchester
Dimple, located in Greater Manchester, is known for its unique charm and picturesque surroundings. This small area is often associated with positive cultural beliefs, where cheek dimples are seen as symbols of good luck and physical attractiveness. The town's character is enriched by historical associations of heroism and innocence, making it an appealing location for those interested in planning applications and community development.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Dimple a particularly low-crime area.
Dimple has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Egerton, Dunscar Fold. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Dimple includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Gale Clough and Shooterslee Wood SSSI, West Pennine Moors SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Dimple 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.
Planning Activity in Dimple
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Dimple. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 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 Dimple.
The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Dimple were full planning applications (14), tree works (8), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 48% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 27 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.
Nearby Towns
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