How long do planning decisions take near Firwood Fold?

The average planning decision time near Firwood Fold is 51 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 Firwood Fold?

The planning approval rate near Firwood Fold is 46%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Firwood Fold?

The most common type of planning application near Firwood Fold is full planning applications, with 27 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Firwood Fold?

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Firwood Fold, Greater Manchester Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Firwood Fold, Greater Manchester.

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Planning applications in Firwood Fold are administered by Bury Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Bury Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Firwood Fold

Firwood Fold, located in Bolton, Greater Manchester, is a remarkable Grade I listed building dating back to the 16th century. Notably, it is the birthplace of Samuel Crompton, the renowned English inventor, who was born there in 1753. This historic site may be of particular interest to those researching planning applications and heritage conservation in the area.

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Area Information

Admin district: Bury
Parliamentary constituency: Bury North
LSOA: Bury 012A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Firwood Fold.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Firwood Fold based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

14 planning applications found near Firwood Fold.

- 78 Ashdene Crescent Bolton BL2 3LF
CERTIFICATE OF LAWFULNESS PROPOSED (S192) FOR THE ENLARGEMENT TO REAR OF EXISTING GARAGE TOGETHER WITH PARTIAL CONVERSION OF GARAGE TO HABITABLE ROOM.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-05-11
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- Firwood Industrial Estate Thicketford Road Bolton BL2 3TR
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 3 (LANDSCAPE SCHEME) ON APPLICATION 19592/25
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-04-16
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- 3 Firwood Stables Firwood Lane Bolton BL2 3AQ
LISTED BUILDING CONSENT FOR REPAIR LIKE FOR LIKE TO NO. 2 WINDOWS AND FRONT DOOR TO GRADE II* LISTED BUILDING.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-04-13
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- 394 Crompton Way Bolton BL2 3AF
RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION FOR THE SITING OF A FENCE TO FRONT, SIDE AND REAR
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-03-26
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- 3 Firwood Stables Firwood Lane Bolton BL2 3AQ
PRUNING OF 1NO. CHERRY TREE
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-02-17
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- Bp Firwood Service Station 319 Crompton Way Bolton BL2 3AE
PART CHANGE OF USE TO PETROL FILLING STATION, INSTALLATION OF EXTERNAL LAUNDRY UNIT, ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY SIDE, PART SINGLE PART TWO STOREY REAR EXTENSION WITH THE INSTALLATION OF 2 NO. JET WASH
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-01-08
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- 48 Ashdene Crescent Bolton BL2 3LW
FELLING OF 1 NO. SYCAMORE
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Bolton | Date: 2025-12-31
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- Longworth Manor Farm Longsight Lane Bolton BL2 4JX
DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING CONSERVATORY AND SINGLE STOREY FRONT EXTENSION, AND THE ERECTION OF A SINGLE-STOREY WRAP-AROUND EXTENSION TOGETHER WITH ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION AT FRONT
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2025-06-09
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- 1 - 3 Scope Oth Lane Bolton BL2 3DP
ERECTION OF 1NO. DETACHED DWELLING TOGETHER WITH ERECTION OF OUTBUILDING AND DEMOLITION OF EXISTING GARAGE
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2025-03-21
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- Land At Longsight Park And Royal Oak Longsight Lane Bolton BL2 3LL
INSTALLATION OF 2 NO. VENT STACKS FOR PRESSURE RELIEF
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2025-02-20
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- 25 Ashdown Drive Bolton BL2 3AX
PRUNING OF 1 NO. SYCAMORE
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Bolton | Date: 2025-02-03
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- 9 Oaks Lane Bolton BL2 3BR
FELLING OF 1No. CHERRY TREE
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Bolton | Date: 2024-08-02
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- Barwood House Bradshaw Brow Bolton BL2 3DD
FELLING OF 1 NO. SILVER BIRCH.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Bolton | Date: 2024-05-16
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- 36 Timberbottom Bolton BL2 3DL
ERECTION OF PART SINGLE / PART TWO STOREY WRAP AROUND EXTENSION TO SIDE AND REAR
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2023-08-16
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A brief summary of Firwood Fold in Greater Manchester

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Firwood Fold a particularly low-crime area.

Firwood Fold has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Riding Gate, Bradshaw Chapel, Firwood Fold. 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 Firwood Fold includes 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 Firwood Fold

In the last 24 months, 53 planning applications were submitted near Firwood Fold. Of these, 46% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 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 Firwood Fold.

The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Firwood Fold were full planning applications (27), discharge of conditions (9), outline applications (7). Full planning applications account for 51% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 48 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.

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