Harwood, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Harwood, Greater Manchester.
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Planning applications in Harwood are administered by Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Harwood
Harwood is a suburban area located to the north-northeast of Bolton in Greater Manchester, England, and it shares a boundary with Bury. This charming suburb is also situated within the historic county of Lancashire, making it an area of interest for planning applications and developments in the region.
District: Bolton
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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 010C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Harwood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Harwood.
- 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 Harwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Harwood.
- - 20 Davenport Fold Road Harwood Bolton BL2 4HA
HIGH HEDGE APPLICATION FOR WORK TO 3 NO. CONIFER ALONG DAVENPORT FOLD FARM
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 182 Hardy Mill Road Bolton BL2 3PW
PRIOR NOTIFICATION APPLICATION FOR A PROPOSED LARGER HOME EXTENSION AT REAR (4.00 M LONG; 3.95M MAX HEIGHT; 2.60M EAVES HEIGHT)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - Land At Stitch Mi Lane Bolton
APPLICATION FOR THE PERMISSION IN PRINCIPLE FOR THE ERECTION OF UP TO NO. 9 DWELLINGS
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bolton | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - Land To North Of Arthur Lane Arthur Lane Bolton BL2 4JG
OUTLINE APPLICATION FOR THE ERECTION OF UP TO 80 NO. DWELLINGS WITH ALL MATTERS RESERVED EXCEPT FOR MEANS OF ACCESS.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bolton | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - 383 Stitch Mi Lane Bolton BL2 3PR
DEMOLITION OF EXISTING REAR CONSERVATORY TOGETHER WITH THE ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY FLAT ROOF SUMMER ROOM WITH A GLAZED ROOF ATRIUM TO THE REAR OF THE PROPERTY
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2024-04-29
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A brief summary of Harwood in Greater Manchester
Harwood is a suburban area located to the north-northeast of Bolton in Greater Manchester, England, and it shares a boundary with Bury. This charming suburb is also situated within the historic county of Lancashire, making it an area of interest for planning applications and developments in the region. It sits within the Bolton district.
Property prices in Harwood 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 Harwood a particularly low-crime area.
Harwood has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Riding Gate, Ainsworth Village. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Harwood 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 Harwood
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Harwood. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 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 Harwood.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Harwood slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Harwood were full planning applications (9), outline applications (4), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 medium-scale applications, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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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.