Horwich, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Horwich, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · Town
Planning applications in Horwich are administered by Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Horwich
Horwich is a town and civil parish located in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, within the historic boundaries of Lancashire. Situated 5.3 miles southeast of Chorley and 5.8 miles northwest of Bolton, it enjoys proximity to the M61 motorway, making it accessible for development and transport. As of the 2011 Census, Horwich had a population of 20,067 and is nestled at the southern edge of the scenic West Pennine Moors, offering potential for various planning applications in a diverse community setting.
Population: 20,690
District: Horwich
Website: http://www.horwich.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £202,700 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bolton
- Parliamentary constituency: Bolton West
- LSOA: Bolton 004E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Horwich.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Horwich.
- 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 Horwich based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
26 planning applications found near Horwich.
- - 37 Evergreen Avenue Bolton BL6 5GQ
RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION FOR THE ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION, BALCONY AT FIRST FLOOR TOGETHER WITH ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING BOUNDARY TREATMENT
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-07-01
View full details - - Horwich Loco Industrial Estate Chorley New Road Bolton BL6 5UE
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 2 (CONTAMINATED LAND) AND CONDITION 3 (SOIL TESTING) ON APPLICATION 09862/20
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - - St Alberts Court Lee Lane Bolton BL6 7AG
INSTALLATION OF 24 NO. SKY LIGHTS.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 132 Lee Lane Bolton BL6 7AF
INSTALLATION OF DOOR TO REAR
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 43 Gresley Avenue Bolton BL6 5TQ
DEMOLITION OF EXISTING CONSERVATORY AND ERECTION OF TWO STOREY SIDE AND PART SINGLE PART TWO STOREY REAR EXTENSION TOGETHER WITH LOFT CONVERSION.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 77 Mallard Drive Bolton BL6 5RN
ERECTION OF TWO STOREY SIDE EXTENSION AND SINGLE STOREY FRONT AND REAR EXTENSION.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 182 - 184 Lee Lane Horwich Bolton BL6 7JE
CHANGE OF USE FROM VACANT PHARMACY AND 1 NO. APARTMENT ABOVE (SUBDIVISION) TO 2 NO. DWELLINGS (CLASS C3) TOGETHER WITH ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 231 Lee Lane Bolton BL6 7JJ
ERECTION OF TWO STOREY SIDE EXTENSION AND SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Albert Works Albert Street Bolton BL6 7AP
ERECTION OF 1 NO. INDUSTRIAL UNIT.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 20 Railway Road Bolton BL6 5WL
RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION FOR ERECTION OF OUTBUILDING.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Albert Works Albert Street Bolton BL6 7AP
RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION TO CULVERT EXISTING WATERCOURSE FOR CREATION OF UP TO NO. 10 ADDITIONAL CAR PARKING SPACES AND ENLARGEMENT OF GATED ENTRANCE.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 132 Lee Lane Bolton BL6 7AF
NEW OPENING TO EXISTING GARAGE AND INSTALLATION OF NO.3 ROLLER SHUTTER DOORS
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - Tyrers Works Canada Street Bolton BL6 7PB
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 4 (SITE INVESTIGATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT) ON APPLICATION 19089/24
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bolton | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Vale House Vale Avenue Bolton BL6 5RF
PRUNING OF 1 NO. CHERRY TREE, 1NO. SYCAMORE
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Bolton | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - 13 Langstone Close Horwich Bolton BL6 5SZ
HIGH HEDGE COMPLAINT FOR LAYLANDI HEDGE
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bolton | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - 103 Chorley New Road Bolton BL6 5QF
CHANGE OF USE FROM NHS SURGERY BRANCH (CLASS E) TO 6 NO. BEDROOM HMO (C4) FOR 6 OCCUPANTS TOGETHER WITH FORMATION OF BAY WINDOW AND ERECTION OF BOUNDARY WALL TO FRONT ELEVATION.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - 20 Vale Coppice Bolton BL6 5RP
CONVERSION OF EXISTING GARAGE TO 1 NO. BEDROOM ANNEXE
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - 185 Lee Lane Bolton BL6 7JD
ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - Hill Cottage 22 Hughes Avenue Bolton BL6 7RA
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 3 (TREE PROTECTION MEASURES), 4 (LAND CONTAMINATION) AND 7 (FOUL AND SURFACE WATER DRAINAGE) ON APPLICATION 15461/23
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bolton | Date: 2025-02-17
View full details - - Unit 1 Tyrers Works Canada Street Horwich Bolton BL6 7PB
ERECTION OF A TWO STOREY SIDE EXTENSION
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2024-10-04
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A brief summary of Horwich in Greater Manchester
Horwich is a town and civil parish located in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, within the historic boundaries of Lancashire. Situated 5.3 miles southeast of Chorley and 5.8 miles northwest of Bolton, it enjoys proximity to the M61 motorway, making it accessible for development and transport. As of the 2011 Census, Horwich had a population of 20,067 and is nestled at the southern edge of the scenic West Pennine Moors, offering potential for various planning applications in a diverse community setting. The Town has a population of approximately 20,690. It sits within the Horwich district.
Property prices in Horwich show an average sale price of £202,700, 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 Horwich a particularly low-crime area.
Horwich has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Wallsuches, Horwich Town Centre, Horwich Locomotive Works. 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 Horwich includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Red Moss SSSI, West Pennine Moors SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Horwich planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.horwich.gov.uk/. 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 Horwich
In the last 24 months, 55 planning applications were submitted near Horwich. Of these, 70% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 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 Horwich.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Horwich slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Horwich were full planning applications (32), discharge of conditions (10), outline applications (5). Full planning applications account for 58% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 51 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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