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Planning in Holcombe

Approved
85%
47 of 54 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

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Around Holcombe

Postcode districts

BL0 103 applications in the last 12 monthsBL8 168 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

Holcombe is a village located in the Ramsbottom ward of the Metropolitan Borough of Bury, Greater Manchester. Nestled between Haslingden to the south and Edgworth to the east, it lies west of Ramsbottom and north of Tottington. The village name reflects its geographical features, derived from the Celtic word for valley and the Old English term for deep or hollow, offering insight into the area's landscape for those considering planning applications in this picturesque locale. The settlement has a population of approximately 248. It sits within the Bury district.

Property prices in Holcombe show an average sale price of £270,594, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Holcombe has 8 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Holcombe 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, 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, 63 planning applications were submitted near Holcombe. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (23), outline applications (7), discharge of conditions (5).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Holcombe?
In the last 24 months, 63 planning applications were submitted near Holcombe. The approval rate is 85%.
How long do planning decisions take near Holcombe?
The average planning decision time near Holcombe is 59 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?
The planning approval rate near Holcombe is 85%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Holcombe?
The most common type of planning application near Holcombe is full planning applications, with 23 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Holcombe?
You can search and track planning applications near Holcombe on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.