Holcombe, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Holcombe, Greater Manchester.
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Planning applications in Holcombe are administered by Bury Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Bury Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 248
District: Bury
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £270,594 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bury
- Parliamentary constituency: Bury North
- LSOA: Bury 001F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Holcombe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Holcombe.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Holcombe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
20 planning applications found near Holcombe.
- - Saw Mills Off, Spring Street, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 9JQ
Non-material amendment following grant of planning permission 72368 (Construction of 2 no. industrial units): Reducing the width of each unit by 500mm and change roof to a dual pitch, rather than appr
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 14 Lawrie Avenue, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 9NW
Single storey extension at side and rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 3 Lawrie Avenue, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 9NW
New front porch and single storey extension at side/rear: Raised steps to rear leading down to lower garden
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 111 Holcombe Old Road, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL8 4NF
Application to discharge condition 3 (materials), condiiton 4 (windows) and condition 5 (sample panel) on planning permission 72786
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Land between Emmanuel Church, Chapel Lane & Helmshore Road, Ramsbottom, BL8 4NB
Replacement 1.2 m height fencing along Helmshore Road boundary
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Higher House Cottage, Moor Road, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL8 4NY
Variation of condition no. 8 (Slimline Double Glazing) on planning permission 71808 to standard double glazing
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Higher House Cottage, Moor Road, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL8 4NY
Listed building consent for Variation of condition no. 5 (Slimline Double Glazing) on planning permission 71823 to standard double glazing
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 26-30 Holcombe Village, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL8 4LZ
Listed building consent for the installation of 8 no. solar panels on the valley roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 26-30 Holcombe Village, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL8 4LZ
Installation of 8 no. solar panels on the valley roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 1 Prospect House, Tanners Street, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 9ES
Single storey rear extension, loft conversion with front and rear dormers, partial reclad and external modifications
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 111 Holcombe Old Road, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL8 4NF
Two storey extension at side
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Stone House, 1 Dorothy Street, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 9QJ
Application to discharge condition 8 (remediation strategy) on planning permission 57515 and condition 6 (remediation strategy) of application 69389
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - Smithie Garage, Spring Street, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 9JQ
Conversion and extension of former garage into 1 No. two storey dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 10 Lumb Carr Road, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL8 4NW
Variation of condition no. 1 (approved plans) and Removal of condition nos. 2 (external finishing materials) and no. 3 (materials, construction and fitting) of planning permission 71334
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-06-30
View full details - - Shoulder Of Mutton, Holcombe Village, Bury, BL8 4LZ
Listed building consent for erection of 2 no. timber framed gazebos over part of existing external seating area with new ramped access and stepped access
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-05-06
View full details - - 10 Lumb Carr Road, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL8 4NW
To discharge conditions 2 & 4 attached to planning reference 71334
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - 14 Lumb Carr Road, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL8 4NW
Demolition of conservatory and erection of single storey extension at rear; replacement roof, windows, doors and rainwater goods to main dwelling; conversion of outbuilding into summer studio includin
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2024-09-09
View full details - - Margaret Haes Riding Centre Ltd, Moor Road, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL8 4NX
Relocate stable block to land at the rear and addition of a memorial clock tower to existing stable block
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2024-06-17
View full details - - 10 Rake Fold, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL8 4ND
Installation of an Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) at rear
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2024-04-12
View full details - - Land opposite 6 Eccles Street, Ramsbottom, BL0 9HQ
Erection of 1 no. dwelling with access, driveway, parking and landscaping
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2023-06-16
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A brief summary of Holcombe in Greater Manchester
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Holcombe a particularly low-crime area.
Holcombe has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: Chatterton-Strongstry, Summerseat, Brooksbottoms and Rowlands, Holcombe Village, Pot Green, Ramsbottom. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Holcombe includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lower Red Lees Pasture SSSI, West Pennine Moors SSSI; 6 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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.
Planning Activity in Holcombe
In the last 24 months, 47 planning applications were submitted near Holcombe. Of these, 70% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Holcombe.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Holcombe were full planning applications (25), outline applications (5), listed building and heritage (4). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 40 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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