How long do planning decisions take near Lever-Edge?

The average planning decision time near Lever-Edge is 56 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 Lever-Edge?

The planning approval rate near Lever-Edge is 73%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Lever-Edge?

The most common type of planning application near Lever-Edge is full planning applications, with 20 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lever-Edge?

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Lever-Edge, Greater Manchester Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lever-Edge, Greater Manchester.

Greater Manchester · England · settlement

Planning applications in Lever-Edge 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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Area Information

Admin district: Bolton
Parliamentary constituency: Bolton South and Walkden
LSOA: Bolton 032B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lever-Edge.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lever-Edge.

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 Lever-Edge based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

11 planning applications found near Lever-Edge.

- 6 Fair Street Bolton BL3 3JY
ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-07-02
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- 208 Morris Green Lane Bolton BL3 3LB
DEMOLITION OF EXISTING GARAGE AND ERECTION OF PART SINGLE/PART TWO STOREY SIDE AND SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSIONS INCLUDING INSTALLATION OF BALCONY TOGETHER WITH ERECTION OF DETACHED OUTBUILDING FOR RE
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-06-16
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- 45 Woodvale Avenue Bolton BL3 3HF
ERECTION OF FRONT PORCH, TWO STOREY SIDE EXTENSION AND INSTALLATION OF REAR DORMER TOGETHER WITH LOFT CONVERSION.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-03-31
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- 3 Woodvale Avenue Bolton BL3 3HF
PRIOR NOTIFICATION APPLICATION FOR A PROPOSED LARGER HOME EXTENSION AT REAR (6.00M LONG; 3.77M MAX HEIGHT; 2.75M EAVES HEIGHT)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-02-25
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- 16 Roseneath Grove Bolton BL3 3BE
NON MATERIAL AMENDMENT TO APPLICATION 15526/23 TO CHANGE OF FENESTRATION ON EXTENSION AROUND THE HOUSE.
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Bolton | Date: 2025-11-28
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- 47 Normanby Street Bolton BL3 3QR
CERTIFICATE OF LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT (S191) FOR THE EXISTING USE OF A SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION AT REAR
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bolton | Date: 2025-02-20
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- 494 Lever Edge Lane Bolton BL3 3JZ
PRIOR NOTIFICATION APPLICATION FOR A PROPOSED LARGER HOME EXTENSION AT REAR(6.00M LONG; 4.00M MAX HEIGHT; 2.80M EAVES HEIGHT)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Bolton | Date: 2024-08-12
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- 148 Freshfield Avenue Bolton BL3 3HL
PRIOR NOTIFICATION APPLICATION FOR A PROPOSED LARGER HOME EXTENSION AT REAR (6.00M LONG; 3.91M MAX HEIGHT; 2.86M EAVES HEIGHT)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bolton | Date: 2024-07-05
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- 5 Hurlston Road Bolton BL3 3HT
ERECTION OF A PORCH TO THE FRONT TOGETHER WITH A PART SINGLE/TWO STOREY REAR EXTENSION
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2024-06-23
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- King's Leadership Academy Freshfield Avenue Bolton
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 9 (FOOTWAY WORKS), 10 (DROP OFF AREA - SIGNAGE) AND 19 (LIGHTING DESIGN STRATEGY) ON APPLICATION 13040/22
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bolton | Date: 2023-08-23
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- 392 Lever Edge Lane Bolton BL3 3BQ
DEMOLITION OF EXISTING CONSERVATORY AND ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO REAR
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2023-06-09
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A brief summary of Lever-Edge in Greater Manchester

Lever-Edge 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 Lever-Edge a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lever-Edge 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 Lever-Edge

In the last 24 months, 35 planning applications were submitted near Lever-Edge. Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 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 Lever-Edge.

The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Lever-Edge were full planning applications (20), outline applications (10), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 57% 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, 4 medium-scale applications, 30 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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