How long do planning decisions take near Hall i' th' Wood?

The average planning decision time near Hall i' th' Wood is 69 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 Hall i' th' Wood?

The planning approval rate near Hall i' th' Wood is 60%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hall i' th' Wood?

The most common type of planning application near Hall i' th' Wood is full planning applications, with 24 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hall i' th' Wood?

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Hall i' th' Wood, Greater Manchester Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hall i' th' Wood, Greater Manchester.

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Planning applications in Hall i' th' Wood are administered by Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Hall i' th' Wood

Hall i' th' Wood, a Grade I listed manor house dating back to the early 16th century, is located in Bolton, Greater Manchester. Currently serving as a museum under the Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council, this historic site features original timber framing and a stone flagged roof, with significant stone additions made in 1591 and 1648. The name reflects the local dialect, translating to "Hall in the Wood," and may be of interest to those researching planning applications or heritage conservation in the area.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £202,700 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Bolton
Parliamentary constituency: Bolton North East
LSOA: Bolton 016F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hall i' th' Wood.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hall i' th' Wood.

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 Hall i' th' Wood based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Hall i' th' Wood.

- 10 Weybourne Grove Bolton BL2 3AT
ERECTION OF A TWO STOREY SIDE EXTENSION
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2025-05-28
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- 7 Norbury Grove Bolton BL1 8SH
ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION AT SIDE TOGETHER WITH REAR FACING DORMER
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2023-10-03
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- Canon Slade C Of E Secondary School Bradshaw Brow Bolton BL2 3BP
PART A: PRUNING OF 7 NO. OAK, 1 NO. LIME, 6 NO. SYCAMORE AND 2 NO. MAPLE PART B: FELLING OF 1 NO. SYCAMORE, 1 NO. HAWTHORN, 1 NO. ASH, 1 NO. SORBUS, 1 NO. BEECH AND 1 NO. PRUNUS
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Bolton | Date: 2023-08-18
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A brief summary of Hall i' th' Wood in Greater Manchester

Property prices in Hall i' th' Wood show an average sale price of £202,700, 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 Hall i' th' Wood a particularly low-crime area.

Hall i' th' Wood has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Eagley Bank, Bradshaw Chapel, Bank Top, Firwood Fold, Birley Street. 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 Hall i' th' Wood includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Hall i' th' Wood

In the last 24 months, 52 planning applications were submitted near Hall i' th' Wood. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 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 Hall i' th' Wood.

At 69 days on average, decisions near Hall i' th' Wood slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Hall i' th' Wood were full planning applications (24), discharge of conditions (10), outline applications (7). Full planning applications account for 46% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 7 medium-scale applications, 45 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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