How long do planning decisions take near Hunger Hill?

The average planning decision time near Hunger Hill is 49 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 Hunger Hill?

The planning approval rate near Hunger Hill is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hunger Hill?

The most common type of planning application near Hunger Hill is full planning applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hunger Hill?

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Hunger Hill, Greater Manchester Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hunger Hill, Greater Manchester.

Greater Manchester · England · settlement

Planning applications in Hunger Hill are administered by Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Hunger Hill

Hunger Hill is a settlement located within the Bolton district of Greater Manchester, approximately 11 miles (18 km) northwest of Manchester city centre. As of 2020, the area had an estimated population of 1,317, making it a small but significant community for those researching planning applications in the region.

District: Bolton

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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 035B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hunger Hill.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hunger Hill.

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 Hunger Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Hunger Hill.

- 20 Winslow Road Bolton BL3 4SP
CERTIFICATE OF LAWFULNESS PROPOSED (S192) FOR ERECTION OF FRONT PORCH, SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION AND REAR DORMER.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-05-27
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- 35 Highgate Bolton BL3 4ST
ERECTION OF TWO STOREY SIDE EXTENSION.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-04-13
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- 720 Manchester Road Bolton BL5 1BD
DEMOLITION OF CONSERVATORY AND ERECTION OF PART SINGLE/PART TWO STOREY REAR EXTENSION AND FIRST FLOOR SIDE EXTENSION
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-02-26
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- 24 Taywood Road Bolton BL3 4SJ
CERTIFICATE OF LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT (S192) FOR: PART A: DORMER TO REAR PART B: SINGLE STOREY PORCH EXTENSION
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bolton | Date: 2025-03-20
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- 26 Taywood Road Bolton BL3 4SJ
CERTIFICATE OF LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT (S192) FOR: PART A: DORMER TO REAR PART B: SINGLE STOREY PORCH EXTENSION
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bolton | Date: 2025-03-20
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A brief summary of Hunger Hill in Greater Manchester

Property prices in Hunger Hill 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 Hunger Hill a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hunger Hill 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 Hunger Hill

In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Hunger Hill. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Hunger Hill maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Hunger Hill were full planning applications (12), outline applications (6), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 26 smaller schemes were submitted.

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