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Planning in Highfield (BL4)

Approved
79%
34 of 40 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Highfield (BL4) in the last 24 months, from Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.

Decided by Bolton Metropolitan Borough CouncilCouncil page

Around Highfield (BL4)

Postcode districts

BL4 136 applications in the last 12 monthsM38 24 applications in the last 12 monthsBL5 170 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 Highfield (BL4)

Highfield is a settlement located in Greater Manchester, England.

Property prices in Highfield show an average sale price of £202,700, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Highfield 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 Highfield, 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, 59 planning applications were submitted near Highfield. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 78 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (21), discharge of conditions (11), outline applications (10). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Highfield (BL4)?
In the last 24 months, 59 planning applications were submitted near Highfield (BL4). The approval rate is 79%.
How long do planning decisions take near Highfield (BL4)?
The average planning decision time near Highfield (BL4) is 78 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 Highfield (BL4)?
The planning approval rate near Highfield (BL4) is 79%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Highfield (BL4)?
The most common type of planning application near Highfield (BL4) is full planning applications, with 21 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Highfield (BL4)?
You can search and track planning applications near Highfield (BL4) on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.