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Planning in Halfway Houses

Approved
74%
17 of 20 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

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

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Around Halfway Houses

Postcode districts

BL2 225 applications in the last 12 monthsM26 119 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Bury Metropolitan Borough Council

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About Halfway Houses

Halfway Houses is a settlement located in Greater Manchester, England.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Halfway Houses area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Halfway Houses a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

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

To comment on or object to a planning application near Halfway Houses, 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, 24 planning applications were submitted near Halfway Houses. Of these, 74% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (12), outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (1).

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

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Halfway Houses?
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Halfway Houses. The approval rate is 74%.
How long do planning decisions take near Halfway Houses?
The average planning decision time near Halfway Houses is 62 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 Halfway Houses?
The planning approval rate near Halfway Houses is 74%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Halfway Houses?
The most common type of planning application near Halfway Houses is full planning applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Halfway Houses?
You can search and track planning applications near Halfway Houses on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.