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Planning in Holcombe Brook

Approved
89%
40 of 43 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

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

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Around Holcombe Brook

Postcode districts

BL8 169 applications in the last 12 monthsBL0 103 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Bury Metropolitan Borough Council

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About Holcombe Brook

Holcombe Brook is a settlement located in Greater Manchester, England.

Property prices in Holcombe Brook show an average sale price of £270,594, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Holcombe Brook 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 Holcombe Brook a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Holcombe Brook has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Holcombe Brook 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 Holcombe Brook, 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, 51 planning applications were submitted near Holcombe Brook. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (24), discharge of conditions (5), outline applications (4).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Holcombe Brook?
In the last 24 months, 51 planning applications were submitted near Holcombe Brook. The approval rate is 89%.
How long do planning decisions take near Holcombe Brook?
The average planning decision time near Holcombe Brook is 64 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 Holcombe Brook?
The planning approval rate near Holcombe Brook is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Holcombe Brook?
The most common type of planning application near Holcombe Brook is full planning applications, with 24 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Holcombe Brook?
You can search and track planning applications near Holcombe Brook on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.