Doffcocker, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Doffcocker, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · settlement
Planning applications in Doffcocker are administered by Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Doffcocker
Doffcocker is a predominantly residential area located approximately 3.5 miles northwest of Bolton town centre in Greater Manchester. Nestled on the lower southern slopes of the West Pennine Moors, it is bordered by Markland Hill and Heaton to the south, and Halliwell to the east. Its historical roots in Lancashire and suburban setting make it an interesting location for planning applications.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bolton
- Parliamentary constituency: Bolton North East
- LSOA: Bolton 016C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Doffcocker.
- 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 Doffcocker based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
25 planning applications found near Doffcocker.
- - 59 Rydal Road Bolton BL1 5LJ
PRUNING OF 1NO. LIME TREE
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - - 15 Ivy Road Bolton BL1 6DH
CONVERSION OF 2 NO. SELF CONTAINED APARTMENTS TO 1 NO. DWELLING (CLASS C3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - 57 Rydal Road Bolton BL1 5LJ
PRUNING OF 1 NO. ELM AND SYCAMORE
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-05-25
View full details - - Stepping Stones Nursery Chorley Old Road Bolton BL1 6AH
RETROSPECTIVE LISTED BUILDING CONSENT FOR CHANGE OF USE FROM NURSERY TO COMMUNITY CENTRE, MADRASSAH WITH ANCILLARY PRAYER ROOM TO GRADE II* LISTED BUILDING.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - Stepping Stones Nursery Chorley Old Road Bolton BL1 6AH
RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF USE FROM NURSERY TO COMMUNITY CENTRE, MADRASSAH WITH ANCILLARY PRAYER ROOM TO GRADE II* LISTED BUILDING.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 29 Salisbury Avenue Bolton BL1 4EX
INSTALLATION OF FRONT AND REAR DORMER TOGETHER WITH LOFT CONVERSION.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 144 Church Road Bolton BL1 6HJ
CERTIFICATE OF LAWFULNESS PROPOSED (S192) FOR THE DEMOLITION AND ERECTION OF 1 NO. OUTBUILDING.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 22 Blackthorne Close Bolton BL1 5NL
FELL OF 1 NO. HORSE CHESTNUT
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Ground Floor 621 Chorley Old Road Bolton BL1 6BJ
CREATION OF AN OUTDOOR SEATING AREA WITHIN THE EXISTING PROPERTY BOUNDARY AREA.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - 551 Chorley Old Road Bolton BL1 6AE
CHANGE OF USE FROM A DWELLING HOUSE TO NURSERY
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - 171 Church Road Bolton BL1 6HH
ERECTION OF TWO STOREY REAR EXTENSION WITH EXTERNAL STAIR CASE AND DEMOLITION OF EXISTING GARAGE.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2025-12-30
View full details - - 478 Church Road Bolton BL1 5RH
RETROSPECTIVE INSTALLATION OF A TIMBER SLAT FENCE ON TOP OF THE EXISTING WALL, TOGETHER WITH AN ELECTRIC GATE.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - 67 Stanley Road Bolton BL1 5LA
CERTIFICATE OF LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT (S192) FOR THE PROPOSED CHANGE OF USE FROM DWELLING (C3) TO RESIDENTIAL CHILDRENS FACILITY/HOME (C2) FOR UP TO 2 CHILDREN/YOUNG PERSONS
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Bolton | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - 15 Salisbury Avenue Bolton BL1 4EX
PROPOSED ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION, TOGETHER WITH CONVERSION OF THE GARAGE TO A HABITABLE ROOM, INCLUDING THE INSTALLATION OF NEW UTILITY AND SHOWER ROOM WINDOWS ON SIDE, AND CHANGES
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2025-08-22
View full details - - 16 Stanley Road Bolton BL1 5JZ
ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2025-05-26
View full details - - 42 Knowsley Road Bolton BL1 6HN
VARIATION OF CONDITION 2 (APPROVED PLANS) ON APPLICATION 19330/24
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 11 Rawlyn Road Bolton BL1 5RQ
ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY FRONT/ SIDE & REAR EXTENSIONS
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 171 Church Road Bolton BL1 6HH
ERECTION OF A TWO STOREY EXTENSION TOGETHER WITH THE RELOCATION OF THE EXISTING STAIRCASE AT REAR.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - 42 Knowsley Road Bolton BL1 6HN
ERECTION OF A GARAGE AT SIDE AND ERECTION OF A FIRST-FLOOR EXTENSION ABOVE TOGETHER WITH FRONT PORCH EXTENSION AND DORMER TO FRONT
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2024-11-20
View full details - - Car Park New Barn Street Bolton BL1 6AQ
ERECTION OF A THREE STOREY BUILDING COMPRISING OF 12 FLATS
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2024-09-13
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A brief summary of Doffcocker in Greater Manchester
Doffcocker is a predominantly residential area located approximately 3.5 miles northwest of Bolton town centre in Greater Manchester. Nestled on the lower southern slopes of the West Pennine Moors, it is bordered by Markland Hill and Heaton to the south, and Halliwell to the east. Its historical roots in Lancashire and suburban setting make it an interesting location for planning applications.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Doffcocker a particularly low-crime area.
Doffcocker has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: St Pauls, Queens Park, Barrow Bridge, Chorley New Road, Hill Top. 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 Doffcocker includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Doffcocker
In the last 24 months, 84 planning applications were submitted near Doffcocker. Of these, 23% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 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 Doffcocker.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Doffcocker slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Doffcocker were full planning applications (46), tree works (26), outline applications (5). Full planning applications account for 55% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 6 medium-scale applications, 78 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
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.
Nearby Towns
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