How long do planning decisions take near Four Gates?

The average planning decision time near Four Gates is 44 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 Four Gates?

The planning approval rate near Four Gates is 79%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Four Gates?

The most common type of planning application near Four Gates is outline applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Four Gates?

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Four Gates, Greater Manchester Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Four Gates, Greater Manchester.

Greater Manchester · England · settlement

Planning applications in Four Gates are administered by Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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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 West
LSOA: Bolton 035C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Four Gates.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Four Gates based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near Four Gates.

- Land West Of Wingates Industrial Estate Off Chorley Road Westhoughton Bolton BL5 3LY
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 33 (COAL MINING MITIGATION) ON APPLICATION 16776/23
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-02-25
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- 2 Ryecroft Drive Bolton BL5 3PW
ERECTION OF 1 NO. ANNEX TO PROVIDE CARE FACILITY FOR 1 NO. PERSON
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-01-30
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- Proposed Unit 8 Land West Of Wingates Industrial Estate Chorley Road Westhoughton
RESERVED MATTERS APPLICATION (DETAILS OF ACCESS, LAYOUT, LANDSCAPING, APPEARANCE AND SCALE) FOR THE ERECTION OF AN INDUSTRIAL/WAREHOUSE BUILDING (UNIT 8) WITH ASSOCIATED SERVICE YARD, CAR PARKING, INF
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-01-21
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- 2 Ryecroft Drive Bolton BL5 3PW
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 3 (ENERGY STATEMENT) ON APPLICATION 20448/25
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-01-12
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- Land West Of Wingates Industrial Estate, Chorley Road, Westhoughton BL5 3LY
NON-MATERIAL AMENDMENT TO APPLICATION 18989/24 FOR ALTERATIONS TO THE SUBSTATION BUILDING AND ALTERATIONS TO THE COLOUR OF THE FENCING TO PRIMARY SUBSTATION AND FOUL WATER PUMPING STATION
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bolton | Date: 2025-10-27
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- 48 Wingates Grove Bolton BL5 3PH
PRIOR NOTIFICATION APPLICATION FOR A PROPOSED LARGER HOME EXTENSION AT REAR (4.05M LONG; 4.00M MAX HEIGHT; 2.9M EAVES HEIGHT)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bolton | Date: 2025-07-10
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- 2 Pennine Mews Bolton BL5 3AD
FELLING OF 1NO. ASH TREE
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Bolton | Date: 2025-05-21
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- Land At Chorley Road Wingates Westhoughton Bolton BL5 3LZ
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 5 (SURFACE WATER DRAINAGE) ON APPLICATION 16770/23
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bolton | Date: 2024-08-21
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- Land West Of Wingates Industrial Estate Off Chorley Road Westhoughton Bolton BL5 3LY
VARIATION OF CONDITIONS 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 22 and 26 ON APPLICATION 04766/18 TO FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT WITH ALTERNATIVE ACCESS ARRANGEMENTS.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2023-09-09
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A brief summary of Four Gates in Greater Manchester

Four Gates is a settlement located in Greater Manchester, England.

Property prices in Four Gates 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 Four Gates a particularly low-crime area.

Four Gates has one conservation area within its boundaries: Westhoughton. 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, Four Gates 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 Four Gates

In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Four Gates. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 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 Four Gates.

The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Four Gates were outline applications (9), full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (5).

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 18 smaller schemes were submitted.

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