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Planning in Little Bolton

Approved
83%
85 of 99 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Little Bolton in the last 24 months, from Salford City Council's planning register.

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Around Little Bolton

Postcode districts

M30 121 applications in the last 12 monthsM6 96 applications in the last 12 monthsM17 65 applications in the last 12 monthsM50 24 applications in the last 12 monthsM5 65 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Salford City Council

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About Little Bolton

Little Bolton, located in Greater Manchester, was originally part of the civil and ecclesiastical parish of Bolton le Moors within Lancashire's Salford hundred, later becoming a separate civil parish. Notably, it encompassed three detached areas separated by Lower and Higher Sharples, and despite its name, it had a larger land area than the nearby Great Bolton, which lies across the River Croal. By 1891, Little Bolton had a population of 44,307, making it a significant locality with potential implications for planning applications in the region.

Property prices in Little Bolton show an average sale price of £251,581, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Little Bolton 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Little Bolton, 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, 130 planning applications were submitted near Little Bolton. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (38), discharge of conditions (24), tree works (20). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 4 were dismissed (20% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Little Bolton?
In the last 24 months, 130 planning applications were submitted near Little Bolton. The approval rate is 83%.
How long do planning decisions take near Little Bolton?
The average planning decision time near Little Bolton is 57 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 Little Bolton?
The planning approval rate near Little Bolton is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Little Bolton?
The most common type of planning application near Little Bolton is full planning applications, with 38 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Little Bolton?
You can search and track planning applications near Little Bolton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.