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Planning in Harwood Lee

Approved
92%
33 of 36 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

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About Harwood Lee

Harwood Lee is a settlement located in Greater Manchester, England.

Property prices in Harwood Lee 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 Harwood Lee 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 Harwood Lee a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Harwood Lee has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Harwood Lee 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 Harwood Lee, 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, 54 planning applications were submitted near Harwood Lee. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (15), tree works (14), outline applications (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Harwood Lee?
In the last 24 months, 54 planning applications were submitted near Harwood Lee. The approval rate is 92%.
How long do planning decisions take near Harwood Lee?
The average planning decision time near Harwood Lee is 53 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 Harwood Lee?
The planning approval rate near Harwood Lee is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Harwood Lee?
The most common type of planning application near Harwood Lee is full planning applications, with 15 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Harwood Lee?
You can search and track planning applications near Harwood Lee on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.