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Planning in Harper Green

Approved
77%
65 of 81 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Harper Green in the last 24 months, from Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Harper Green

Postcode districts

BL4 137 applications in the last 12 monthsBL3 281 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council

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About Harper Green

Harper Green is a suburban area within Farnworth, situated in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester. Located 2.5 miles southeast of Bolton town centre and 12.7 miles northwest of Manchester city centre, it is also the namesake of one of the twenty electoral wards in Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council, making it a key locality for those researching planning applications in the region.

Property prices in Harper Green show an average sale price of £202,700, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Harper Green 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 Harper Green 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, Harper Green 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Harper Green, 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, 112 planning applications were submitted near Harper Green. Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of 79 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (44), outline applications (22), discharge of conditions (8).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Harper Green?
In the last 24 months, 112 planning applications were submitted near Harper Green. The approval rate is 77%.
How long do planning decisions take near Harper Green?
The average planning decision time near Harper Green is 79 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 Harper Green?
The planning approval rate near Harper Green is 77%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Harper Green?
The most common type of planning application near Harper Green is full planning applications, with 44 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Harper Green?
You can search and track planning applications near Harper Green on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.