Greenmount, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Greenmount, Greater Manchester.
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About Greenmount
Greenmount is a picturesque village located in the Tottington area of the West Pennine Moors, within the northern part of the Metropolitan Borough of Bury, Greater Manchester. Its scenic surroundings and community atmosphere make it an appealing area for potential planning applications and development opportunities.
District: Bury
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £234,380 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bury
- Parliamentary constituency: Bury North
- LSOA: Bury 006B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Greenmount.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Greenmount.
- 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 Greenmount based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Greenmount.
- - 5 Old Oak Cottages, Bolton Road, Tottington, Bury, BL8 4JB
Non-material amendment following grant of planning permission 72441 (single storey side extension): Amendments to windows and doors
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 12 Whitebirk Close, Tottington, Bury, BL8 4HE
Lawful development certificate for proposed erection of a single storey extension to the property
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 404 Holcombe Road, Tottington, Bury, BL8 4HF
Demolition of existing garage at side and erection of new two storey extension at side. New front porch; formation of first floor juliette balcony at rear and partial render to proposed front, side an
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 5 Old Oak Cottages, Bolton Road, Tottington, Bury, BL8 4JB
Single storey side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - Brick Barn Farm, Whipney Lane, Tottington, Bury, BL8 4HT
Erection of self-contained granny annex ancillary to the existing dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-08-08
View full details - - 14 Hillstone Close, Tottington, Bury, BL8 4EZ
Single storey rear extension; Front porch
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-08-07
View full details - - 5 Hillstone Close, Tottington, Bury, BL8 4EZ
Front porch; single/two storey extension at rear; first floor extensions at front; raising height of roof; 1 no. loft window to front/side elevations and external alterations including white render to
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2024-11-13
View full details - - Greenhalgh Fold Cottage, Whipney Lane, Tottington, Bury, BL8 4HT
Demolition of existing garden shelter and replaced with new garden room
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2024-07-08
View full details - - Greenhalgh Fold Cottage, Whipney Lane, Tottington, Bury, BL8 4HT
Listed building consent for demolition of existing garden shelter and replaced with new garden room
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Bury | Date: 2024-07-08
View full details - - 26 Larkfield Close, Tottington, Bury, BL8 4QJ
Two storey/single storey rear extension; Front canopy
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2023-09-14
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A brief summary of Greenmount in Greater Manchester
Greenmount is a picturesque village located in the Tottington area of the West Pennine Moors, within the northern part of the Metropolitan Borough of Bury, Greater Manchester. Its scenic surroundings and community atmosphere make it an appealing area for potential planning applications and development opportunities. It sits within the Bury district.
Property prices in Greenmount show an average sale price of £234,380, 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 Greenmount a particularly low-crime area.
Greenmount has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Holcombe Village, Pot Green. 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 Greenmount includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): West Pennine Moors SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Greenmount 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 Greenmount
In the last 24 months, 34 planning applications were submitted near Greenmount. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Greenmount maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Greenmount slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Greenmount were full planning applications (23), outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 68% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.