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10 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Kearsley · updated daily · Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 10 · received or decided in the last 90 days

211 Manchester Road Bolton BL4 8QLAwaiting decisionCHANGE OF USE FROM FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR COMPRISING OF 1 NO. APARTMENT (CLASS C3) TO 4 NO. BEDROOM HMO FOR 4 NO. OCCUPANTS (CLASS C4) TOGETHER WITH RETENTION OF GROUND FLOOR RETAIL UNIT AND INSTALLATION OF REAR DORMERReceived 28 Oct 202601919/26
Moss Rose Inn 1 Manchester Road Bolton BL4 8QGAwaiting decisionERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY SIDE EXTENSIONReceived 27 Oct 202601936/26
Land To Rear Of Units B1 B2 C1 At Europa Trading Estate Stoneclough Road Stoneclough Radcliffe Bolton M26 1GGAwaiting decisionINSTALLATION OF MATERIAL TO CREATE HARDSURFACING, USE OF THE LAND FOR STORAGE OF CONTAINERS AND OPEN STORAGE, ERECTION OF 2.59M HIGH TIMBER BOUNDARY FENCE AND 2.4M HIGH WELDMESH FENCING, ALONG WITH MEANS OF ACCESS AND LANDSCAPINGReceived 20 Oct 202601869/26
Unit H1 To H2 Europa Way Stoneclough Radcliffe Bolton Manchester M26 1GGAwaiting decisionDEMOLITION OF UNIT H2 TO CREATE OPEN AIR STORAGE AREA, PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND ALTERATION OF UNIT H1 TO CREATE OFFICES AND TRAINING FACILITY TOGETHER WITH INSTALLATION OF BOUNDARY FENCING, TREE PLANTING, LANDSCAPING, DROPPED KERBS AND ENLARGEMENT TO EXISTING CAR PARK TO CREATE A TOTAL OF NO. 78 PARKING SPACESReceived 9 Oct 202601782/26
1 Edenbridge Drive Stoneclough Radcliffe Bolton Manchester M26 1GNAwaiting decisionERECTION OF FENCE AT REAR AND SIDEReceived 24 Sep 202601723/26

Planning in Kearsley

Approved: 85%; 17 of 18 decided
Decision time: about 9 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Kearsley in the last 24 months, from Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Kearsley

Postcode districts

M26 119 applications in the last 12 monthsBL4 137 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Nearby towns and villages

Planning authority: Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council

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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. The town has a population of approximately 14,212. It sits within the Bolton district.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Kearsley area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Kearsley a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Kearsley has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Kearsley, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Kearsley. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (11), discharge of conditions (5), outline applications (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Kearsley?

In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Kearsley. The approval rate is 85%.

How long do planning decisions take near Kearsley?

The average planning decision time near Kearsley is 66 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 Kearsley?

The planning approval rate near Kearsley is 85%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Kearsley?

The most common type of planning application near Kearsley is full planning applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Kearsley?

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