Search Doffcocker planning applications
34 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Doffcocker · updated daily · Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
- 14 Marlwood Road Bolton BL1 5QTAwaiting decisionDEMOLITION OF EXISTING GARAGE AND SIDE EXTENSION TOGETHER WITH ERECTION OF TWO STOREY SIDE AND SINGLE STOREY FRONT, REAR EXTENSIONSReceived 2 Nov 202601973/26
- 17 Somerdale Avenue Bolton BL1 5HSAwaiting decisionREMOVAL OF CONDITION 2 (MATERIALS) ON APPLICATION 10459/21Received 30 Oct 202601963/26
- 91 Musgrave Road Bolton BL1 4HNAwaiting decisionERECTION OF TWO STOREY REAR EXTENSION TOGETHER WITH CONVERSION OF LOFT TO HABITABLE SPACE AND INSTALLATION OF REAR DORMERReceived 27 Oct 202601831/26
- 16 Carlton Road Bolton BL1 5HUAwaiting decisionCERTIFICATE OF LAWFULNESS PROPOSED (S192) FOR ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSIONReceived 22 Oct 202601916/26
- 57 Rydal Road Bolton BL1 5LJAwaiting decisionFELL 1 NO. SYCAMOREReceived 21 Oct 202601900/26
Planning in Doffcocker
- Approved
- 79%
- 69 of 87 decided
- Decision time
- about 10 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Doffcocker in the last 24 months, from Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Doffcocker
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BL1 424 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
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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.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Doffcocker area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Doffcocker a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Doffcocker has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Doffcocker 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 Doffcocker, 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, 117 planning applications were submitted near Doffcocker. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (45), tree works (26), outline applications (7).
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (0% success rate).