Kearsley, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kearsley, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · Town
Planning applications in Kearsley are administered by Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Kearsley
Kearsley is a town located in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, with a population of 14,212 as recorded in the 2011 census. Situated within the historic county of Lancashire, it is approximately 8 miles northwest of Manchester, 5 miles southwest of Bury, and 3.75 miles south of Bolton, making it a well-connected area for potential planning applications.
Population: 14,212
District: Bolton
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bury
- Parliamentary constituency: Bury South
- LSOA: Bury 016E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Kearsley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kearsley.
- 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 Kearsley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Kearsley.
- - 21 Hazelmere Bolton BL4 8EG
ERECTION OF FIRST FLOOR FRONT EXTENSION.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - 1 Bridge Street Stoneclough Radcliffe Bolton Manchester M26 1HH
DEMOLITION AND REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING BOUNDARY WALL TOGETHER WITH ENLARGEMENT OF RESIDENTIAL CURTILAGE AT REAR.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 19 Irwell Place Stoneclough Radcliffe Bolton Manchester M26 1PW
CERTIFICATE OF LAWFULNESS PROPOSED (S192) FOR THE ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY SIDE EXTENSION
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 1 Bridge Street Stoneclough Radcliffe Bolton Manchester M26 1HH
DEMOLITION OF EXISTING BOUNDARY WALL AND ERECTION OF NEW WALL
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - 4 Affleck Avenue Stoneclough Radcliffe Bolton Manchester M26 1HN
ERECTION OF A FRONT AND REAR DORMER TOGETHER WITH ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION AT REAR.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2025-09-12
View full details - - 112 Alexandra Road Stoneclough Radcliffe Bolton Manchester M26 1HW
ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY SIDE AND REAR EXTENSION.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2025-08-01
View full details - - 46 Church Road Stoneclough Radcliffe Bolton Manchester M26 1HJ
CONVERSION OF EXISTING GARAGE TO FORM HABITABLE ROOM TOGETHER WITH THE ERECTION OF A FIRST FLOOR FRONT AND SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2024-10-03
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A brief summary of Kearsley in Greater Manchester
Kearsley is a town located in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, with a population of 14,212 as recorded in the 2011 census. Situated within the historic county of Lancashire, it is approximately 8 miles northwest of Manchester, 5 miles southwest of Bury, and 3.75 miles south of Bolton, making it a well-connected area for potential planning applications. The Town has a population of approximately 14,212. It sits within the Bolton district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Kearsley a particularly low-crime area.
Kearsley has one conservation area within its boundaries: Ringley Fold. 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 Kearsley includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ashclough SSSI, Nob End 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, Kearsley 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 Kearsley
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Kearsley. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Kearsley.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Kearsley slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Kearsley were full planning applications (10), discharge of conditions (5), outline applications (3). 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, 2 medium-scale applications, 17 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.