How long do planning decisions take near Johnson Fold?

The average planning decision time near Johnson Fold is 77 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 Johnson Fold?

The planning approval rate near Johnson Fold is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Johnson Fold?

The most common type of planning application near Johnson Fold is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Johnson Fold?

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Johnson Fold, Greater Manchester Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Johnson Fold, Greater Manchester.

Greater Manchester · England · settlement

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

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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 North East
LSOA: Bolton 015A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Johnson Fold.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Johnson Fold.

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 Johnson Fold based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Johnson Fold.

- 116 Lightbounds Road Bolton BL1 5UP
DEMOLITION OF SINGLE STOREY OUTBUILDING AND ERECTION OF TWO STOREY SIDE AND SINGLE STOREY REAR WRAP-AROUND EXTENSION WITH SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION AT FRONT WITH INTEGRATED GABLE ROOF PORCH. DRIVEWAY EX
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-03-19
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- Hollin Hey Farm Romney Road Bolton BL1 5TS
CONVERSION AND PARTIAL RECONSTRUCTION OF BARN TO FORM A SINGLE DWELLING.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2025-11-17
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- 116 Lightbounds Road Bolton BL1 5UP
DEMOLITION OF A SINGLE STOREY OUTBUILDING AND ERECTION OF A PART SINGLE/PART TWO-STOREY SIDE AND SINGLE STOREY FRONT AND REAR EXTENSION.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2025-10-08
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- 22 - 23 Third Street Bolton BL1 7NN
LISTED BUILDING CONSENT FOR EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE: REMOVAL OF EXISTING SOIL STACK AT FRONT, REPOINTING TO EXTERNAL WALLS, REPLACEMENT OF DOORS AND WINDOWS, INSTALLATION OF 2NO.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Bolton | Date: 2024-05-20
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A brief summary of Johnson Fold in Greater Manchester

Johnson Fold is a settlement located in Greater Manchester, England.

Property prices in Johnson Fold 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 Johnson Fold a particularly low-crime area.

Johnson Fold has one conservation area within its boundaries: Barrow Bridge. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Johnson Fold includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): West Pennine Moors SSSI; 5 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, Johnson Fold 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 Johnson Fold

In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Johnson Fold. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 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 Johnson Fold.

The average decision period of 77 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Johnson Fold were full planning applications (9), tree works (4), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.

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