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Planning in Egerton

Approved
83%
78 of 92 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

Decided by Bolton Metropolitan Borough CouncilCouncil page

Around Egerton

Postcode districts

BL7 174 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 Egerton

Egerton is a village located in the northern part of the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England. Situated three miles north of Bolton and 12 miles northwest of Manchester city centre, it lies within the scenic West Pennine Moors and has a rich history as part of Lancashire. This picturesque setting may attract planning applications aimed at preserving its character while accommodating growth. It sits within the Bolton district.

Property prices in Egerton show an average sale price of £202,700, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Egerton has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Egerton 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Egerton, 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, 106 planning applications were submitted near Egerton. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (44), tree works (33), outline applications (6). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Egerton?
In the last 24 months, 106 planning applications were submitted near Egerton. The approval rate is 83%.
How long do planning decisions take near Egerton?
The average planning decision time near Egerton is 55 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 Egerton?
The planning approval rate near Egerton is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Egerton?
The most common type of planning application near Egerton is full planning applications, with 44 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Egerton?
You can search and track planning applications near Egerton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.