Little Bolton, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Little Bolton, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · settlement
Planning applications in Little Bolton are administered by Salford City Council. View the full Salford City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £251,581 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Salford
- Parliamentary constituency: Salford
- LSOA: Salford 037C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Little Bolton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little Bolton.
- 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 Little Bolton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
29 planning applications found near Little Bolton.
- - Adamson House, 2 Centenary Way, Salford, M50 1RD
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5 (Biodiversity Enhancement Scheme) attached to planning permission 22/80494/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Salford | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Adamson House, 2 Centenary Way, Salford, M50 1RD
Application for a non-material amendment to planning permission 22/80494/FUL for the omission of the approved roof terrace works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Salford | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 46 Devonshire Road, SALFORD, M6 8HZ
Application for a lawful development certificate for existing use as a 3 bedroom, 3 person House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (use class C4)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Salford | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 7 Millers Court, Canterbury Gardens, SALFORD, M5 5AT
Application to determine if prior approval is required for erection of a single storey rear extension: 5.85m length, 2.85m maximum height, and 2.65m height to the eaves.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Salford | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Craunton House, St Mary's Road, Eccles, Manchester, M30 0AX
Works to external facade systems with remediation works to improve fire safety for all external wall types and balconies, and associated works at ground and rooftop level.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Salford | Date: 2025-11-25
View full details - - 8 Belmont Avenue, SALFORD, M6 8JF
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a single storey rear and side extensions.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Salford | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - Adamson House, 2 Centenary Way, Salford, M50 1RD
Application for a lawful development certificate for a proposed solar panel to flat roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Salford | Date: 2025-05-15
View full details - - 45 Devonshire Road, SALFORD, M6 8HZ
Proposed infill ground floor side extension, new first floor side facing windows and access ramp
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Salford | Date: 2024-06-21
View full details - - 8 OSBORNE ROAD, SALFORD, M6 8JE
Request for confirmation of compliance of condition 3 (Cycle storage) attached to planning permission PA/2024/0002
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Salford | Date: 2024-03-20
View full details - - 8 OSBORNE ROAD, SALFORD, M6 8JE
Change of Use from C3 Dwelling to C4 6 bed House in Multiple Occupation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Salford | Date: 2024-01-03
View full details - - 7 Wellington Road, Eccles, Salford, M30 0DR
Removal of existing stone wall and proposal for 4no off road car parking spaces and drop crossing, relocation of pedestrian access (resubmission of planning permission 18/72135/FUL)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Salford | Date: 2023-08-16
View full details - - Land At Centenary Way (Canal Circle), Salford, M50 1ZD
Installation of two internally illuminated 48 sheet D-Poster
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Salford | Date: 2023-08-08
View full details - - Advert Site At Junction Of Bentcliffe Way And, Gilda Brook Road, Eccles
Upgrade of existing free standing 48 sheet advert to support digital poster
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Salford | Date: 2022-10-13
View full details - - McDonalds Restaurant, West One Retail Park, West One Way, Salford, M50 1ZD
Request for confirmation of compliance of condition 3 (materials) attached to planning permission 22/80208/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Salford | Date: 2022-09-14
View full details - - Adamson House , 2 Centenary Way, Salford, M50 1RD
Erection of a single storey front extension and replacement of the existing louvres with glazed windows to the basement car park
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Salford | Date: 2022-09-07
View full details - - McDonalds Restaurant, West One Retail Park, West One Way, Salford, M50 1ZD
Replacement of drive-thru booths with extensions, new access door, removal of existing store and erection of new bin store with associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Salford | Date: 2022-06-27
View full details - - 23 Trafalgar Road, Salford, M6 8JD
Request for confirmation of compliance of conditions 3 (materials) and 4 (obscuration level) attached to planning permission 21/78634/HH
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Salford | Date: 2022-05-14
View full details - - West One Retail Park, Unit 14 , West One Way, Salford, M50 1ZD
Installation of a full cover mezzanine floor, external plant compounds and quench pipe, external alterations to elevations and associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Salford | Date: 2022-05-10
View full details - - 1 Kearton Drive, Eccles, Salford, M30 0DE
Demolition of existing rear conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension including conversion of garage into a living space
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Salford | Date: 2022-04-30
View full details - - 0206-5053 , Eccles New Road, Next To Ladywell Roundabout, Salford, Eccles, M5 5AB
Replace existing double-sided internally illuminated 6-sheet FSU with double-sided digital FSU.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Salford | Date: 2022-04-05
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A brief summary of Little Bolton in Greater Manchester
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Little Bolton a particularly low-crime area.
Little Bolton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Ellesmere Park. 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.
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.
Planning Activity in Little Bolton
In the last 24 months, 126 planning applications were submitted near Little Bolton. Of these, 54% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 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 Little Bolton.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Little Bolton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Little Bolton were full planning applications (41), discharge of conditions (29), tree works (23). Full planning applications account for 33% 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, 32 medium-scale applications, 93 smaller schemes were submitted.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 20 applications
- Refused: 13 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 89 applications
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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.