How long do planning decisions take near Eagley?

The average planning decision time near Eagley is 65 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 Eagley?

The planning approval rate near Eagley is 33%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Eagley?

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

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Eagley, Greater Manchester Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Eagley, Greater Manchester.

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About Eagley

Eagley is a village located in the unparished area of South Turton within the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester. Nestled on the southern slopes of the West Pennine Moors, it has historical roots in Lancashire, making it a notable area for planning applications related to both residential and environmental development.

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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 002E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Eagley.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Eagley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Eagley.

- Stable Fold Farm Blackburn Road Bolton BL7 9EP
RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION FOR THE ERECTION OF EQUINE HAY STORE AND MUCK HEAP
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-03-06
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- 10 Lower Tong Bolton BL7 9XT
ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY FIRST FLOOR SIDE EXTENSION TOGETHER WITH ALTERATIONS TO FRONT CANOPY AND CONVERSION OF GARAGE TO HABITABLE ROOM
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-02-13
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- Land Between Wakefield Mews And Eagley Brook Wakefield Mews Bolton
NOTICE OF INTENTION FOR THE FELLING OF 1NO. COMMON ALDER, AND PRUNING OF 1NO. COMMON ALDER
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-01-08
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- 30 Greystoke Drive Bolton BL1 7DW
DEMOLITION OF EXISTING GARAGE TOGETHER WITH THE ERECTION OF TWO STOREY FRONT AND SIDE EXTENSION
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2024-08-08
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- Land West Of Blackburn Road Blackburn Road Egerton Bolton BL7 9EP
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 3 (SURVEY OF EXISTING CULVERT), 4 (TREE PROTECTION MEASURES), 6 (MATERIALS) AND 11 (MANURE TRAILER REMOVAL SCHEME) ON APPLICATION 16890/23
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bolton | Date: 2024-04-29
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- Land Between Wakefield Mews And Eagley Brook Wakefield Mews Bolton
FELLING OF 2 NO.COMMON ALDER.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Bolton | Date: 2023-12-20
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- 576 Darwen Road Bromley Cross Bolton BL7 9RY
ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY SIDE AND REAR EXTENSION
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2023-12-11
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- 444 Darwen Road Bromley Cross Bolton BL7 9HZ
RETROSPECTIVE APPLICAITON FOR FLUE AT REAR.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2023-11-29
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A brief summary of Eagley in Greater Manchester

Property prices in Eagley 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 Eagley a particularly low-crime area.

Eagley has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Egerton, Dunscar Fold, Eagley Bank, Bank 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 Eagley includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Gale Clough and Shooterslee Wood SSSI, West Pennine Moors SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Eagley

In the last 24 months, 44 planning applications were submitted near Eagley. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 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 Eagley.

At 65 days on average, decisions near Eagley slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Eagley were full planning applications (24), tree works (12), outline applications (4). 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, 7 medium-scale applications, 37 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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