Kirkhams, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kirkhams, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · settlement
Planning applications in Kirkhams are administered by Bury Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Bury Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bury
- Parliamentary constituency: Bury South
- LSOA: Bury 021E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Kirkhams.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kirkhams.
- 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 Kirkhams based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
23 planning applications found near Kirkhams.
- - 50 Kenmore Road, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 8FS
Prior approval for proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - 73112 - 24 Cambridge Grove, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 6DB
Single storey extension at side/rear
Status: Undecided | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-04-22 - - 48 Kenilworth Avenue, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 6TR
Demolition of existing rear conservatory and erection of single storey extension at side/rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 63 Stanway Road, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 8EX
Single storey extension at side / rear; extension to roof at side and loft conversion with rear dormer
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 24 Tamworth Avenue, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 6UH
Two storey/single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 34 Tamar Close, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 8SJ
Single storey extension at rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 20 Derwent Close, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 8HL
Two storey side extension; Single storey front and rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 21 Buckingham Avenue, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 6DJ
Change of use from a dwelling (Use Class C3) to a childrens home (Use Class C2) for up to 2 children
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 42 Sandgate Road, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 6WG
Conversion and extension of existing garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 7 Kenmore Close, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 8EP
Part single/part two storey side extension and single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 21 Thatch Leach Lane, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 6EN
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) on planning permission 71453 (Two storey side/rear extension; Single storey rear extension; Front porch and boundary walls at front and side): alterations to
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - Land at Billberry Close & Albert Road, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 8BL
Application to discharge condition 3 (contaminated land) on planning permission 69535
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - 8 Oak Lane, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 8ET
Two storey side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - 8 Dartmouth Road, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 6AS
Non-material amendment following grant of planning permission 71413 (single storey extension at side/rear): New window to rear elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-06-09
View full details - - 27 Victoria Avenue, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 6BZ
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed use of a (C3a) dwelling as a residential home for a maximum of two children with two carers who would sleep overnight on a rota basis (C2).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-05-21
View full details - - 8 Tamworth Avenue, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 6UL
Single storey extension at front/side
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-05-12
View full details - - 5 Ashby Grove, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 6EX
Prior approval for proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-03-28
View full details - - Land at rear of Prestwich Heys FC, Sandgate Road, Whitefield, Manchester, M25 5WG
Prior approval for proposed telecommunications installation comprising 30M lattice tower, supporting 12 no. antennas, 2 no. 300mm dish antennas within a fenced compound and ancillary apparatus
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - 50 Westminster Avenue, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 6DR
Single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2024-09-13
View full details - - 1 Albert Road, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 8NN
Prior approval for proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bury | Date: 2023-12-27
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A brief summary of Kirkhams in Greater Manchester
Kirkhams is a settlement located in Greater Manchester, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Kirkhams a particularly low-crime area.
Kirkhams has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: St Mary's, Poppythorn, All Saints, Whitefield. 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 Kirkhams includes 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, Kirkhams 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 Kirkhams
In the last 24 months, 54 planning applications were submitted near Kirkhams. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 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 Kirkhams.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Kirkhams slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Kirkhams were full planning applications (31), outline applications (12), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 57% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).
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