Fernhill, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Fernhill, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · settlement
Planning applications in Fernhill are administered by Bury Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Bury Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £270,594 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bury
- Parliamentary constituency: Bury North
- LSOA: Bury 013C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Fernhill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Fernhill.
- 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 Fernhill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
26 planning applications found near Fernhill.
- 73330 - Former Bury Fire Station, The Rock, Bury, BL9 0NJ
Change of use of land at former fire station to vehicle storage yard (Sui Generis)
Status: Undecided | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-06-15 - 73229 - Chamberhall Business Park, Magdalene Road, Bury, BL9 0ES
Application to discharge condition 9 (drainage scheme) on planning permission 72790
Status: Undecided | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-05-20 - - Chamberhall Business Park, Unit 2 Block D, Harvard Road, Bury, BL9 0FU
Installation of 2 no. first floor office windows to front elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 181-183 The Rock BL9 0NE & Former Paradise Mill, John Street, Bury, BL9 0NH
Change of use of land to create a pay and display public car park with associated site works (temporary period of 5 years)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - New Bury Saw Mill, Unit 8, Park Road, Bury, BL9 5BQ
Reconstruction of former warehouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Chamberhall Business Park, Magdalene Road, Bury, BL9 0JU
Erection of office HQ with ancillary sport facilities (use class E(g)(i)) and mixed-use employment units (use classes B2, B8 and E(g)(ii) and (iii)) including associated parking, access and landscapin
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Ground Floor Unit, St Johns House, 155-163 The Rock, Bury, BL9 0ND
Change of use of part of ground floor from offices (Class E) to place of worship (Class F1) with associated external alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Former Bury Fire Station, The Rock, Bury, BL9 5AH
Change of use of land at the former fire station to vehicle storage yard (Sui Generis)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 18 Birch Street, Bury, BL9 5AL
Part single/two storey rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - Land at St Josephs Church & Presbytery car park, Peter Street, Bury, BL9 6AB
Erection of single storey day centre (Use Class F1) cycle and car parking, landscaping and associated works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Pavement o/s 30 Derby Way, Moorgate, Bury, BL9 0NJ
Non-illuminated advertising panels to all 4 sides of existing telecommunications cabinet
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - Pavement at junction of Derby Way & Rochdale Road, Bury, BL9 0NJ
Non-illuminated advertising panels to all 4 sides of existing telecommunications cabinet
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - Topping Mill, Topping Street, Bury, BL9 6DR
Application to discharge condition 4 (remediation) on planning application 70033
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - Land adjacent to 35 Hilton Street, Bury, BL9 6LT
Application to discharge conditions on planning permission 69459: Condition 3 (materials), condition 5 (contaminated land & ground/landfill gas risk), condition 6 (remediation strategy), condition 7 (
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-09-12
View full details - - Pavement adjacent to car park in front of 174-176 Walmersley Road, Bury, BL9 6LL
Advertisement consent for 2 no. digital 75 inch LCD display screens either side of 1 no. BT street hub unit
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-06-09
View full details - - Pavement adjacent to car park in front of 174-176 Walmersley Road, Bury, BL9 6LL
Installation of 1 no. BT Street Hub Unit with 2 no. digital 75 inch LCD display screens either side of unit and relocation of existing phone kiosks
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-06-09
View full details - - Pavement adjacent Wilko, 111 The Rock, Bury, BL9 0ND
Application to discharge condition 3 (noise management plan) on planning permission 68447
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - 221 Walmersley Road, Bury, BL9 5DF
Change of use of existing 6 bed house in multiple occupation (HMO) to 8 bed (single occupancy) HMO (Sui Generis)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-02-25
View full details - - Pavement adj 184 Walmersley Road, Bury, BL9 6LL
Installation of 1 no. BT street hub unit with 2 no. digital 75 inch LCD display screens either side of unit
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - Pavement adj 184 Walmersley Road, Bury, BL9 6LL
Advertisement consent for 2 no. digital 75 inch LCD display screens either side of 1 no. BT street hub unit
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: Bury | Date: 2024-12-23
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A brief summary of Fernhill in Greater Manchester
Fernhill is a settlement located in Greater Manchester, England.
Property prices in Fernhill show an average sale price of £270,594, 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 Fernhill a particularly low-crime area.
Fernhill has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bury Town Centre. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Fernhill 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 Fernhill
In the last 24 months, 100 planning applications were submitted near Fernhill. Of these, 39% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 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 Fernhill.
The average decision period of 72 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Fernhill were full planning applications (39), advertising consent (18), outline applications (11). Full planning applications account for 39% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 3 medium-scale applications, 80 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.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 17 applications
- Refused: 24 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 56 applications
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