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Planning in Heaton

Approved
82%
78 of 95 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

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

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About Heaton

Heaton is a predominantly residential area located approximately 2 miles northwest of Bolton town centre in Greater Manchester. Bordered by Deane to the south, Markland Hill to the west, and Smithills and Halliwell to the north, Heaton offers a mix of housing options, making it a key location for planning applications within the region. It sits within the Bolton district.

Property prices in Heaton show an average sale price of £214,667, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Heaton 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 Heaton, 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, 137 planning applications were submitted near Heaton. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (35), tree works (35), outline applications (9).

4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Heaton?
In the last 24 months, 137 planning applications were submitted near Heaton. The approval rate is 82%.
How long do planning decisions take near Heaton?
The average planning decision time near Heaton is 68 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 Heaton?
The planning approval rate near Heaton is 82%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Heaton?
The most common type of planning application near Heaton is full planning applications, with 35 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Heaton?
You can search and track planning applications near Heaton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.