Search Little Lever planning applications
27 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Little Lever · updated daily · Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Land Between 30 Rydal Road And 2 Fearney Side Fearney Side Bolton BL3 1BUAwaiting decisionDISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 3 (DRAINAGE DESIGN) AND 4 (BOUNDARY LEVEL DESIGN) ON APPLICATION 18616/24Received 6 Nov 202602014/26
- Land at Bradley Fold Farm Cottages (plot 1), Bradley Fold, Bolton, BL2 6RWAwaiting decisionApplication to discharge conditions 11 (mateiral samples),12 (ecology plan), 13 (surface water drainage) 14 (coal mining intrusive investigation), 17 (construction traffic management plan) 18a (PRoW demarcation & dilapidation survey) attached to planning application 73116Received 6 Nov 202673778
- Land at Bradley Fold Farm Cottages (plot 2), Bradley Fold, Bolton, BL2 6RWAwaiting decisionApplication to discharge conditions 10 (materials sample), 11 (ecological enhancement scheme), 12 (surface water drainage), 13 (coal mining intrusive investigations), 16 (CTMP), 17a (PRoW demarcation & dilapidation survey) attached to planning application 73117Received 6 Nov 202673779
- 11 Doncaster Close Bolton BL3 1EGAwaiting decisionCHANGE OF USE FROM DWELLING (C3) TO RESIDENTIAL CHILDRENS FACILITY/HOME (C2) FOR UP TO 2 CHILDREN/YOUNG PERSONSReceived 28 Oct 202601951/26
- Davenports Farm Crows Nest Bolton BL3 1ALAwaiting decisionDEMOLITION OF 2 NO. STABLES AND 1 NO. STORE TOGETHER WITH ERECTION OF BUILDING USE AS ABATTOIR (SUI GENERIS) AND ERECTION OF BUILDING FOR USE AS A DESSERT CAFE (CLASS E(B))Received 27 Oct 202601913/26/PREMIN
Planning in Little Lever
- Approved
- 78%
- 38 of 47 decided
- Decision time
- about 10 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Little Lever in the last 24 months, from Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Little Lever
Postcode districts
BL3 281 applications in the last 12 monthsBL2 225 applications in the last 12 monthsM26 119 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
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About Little Lever
Little Lever is a village located in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, approximately 2 miles southeast of Bolton and west of Radcliffe. Historically part of Lancashire, the area has evolved from its 19th-century industrial roots—dominated by cotton and paper mills, bleach works, and collieries—into a community that may present various opportunities for planning applications, particularly in residential and commercial development.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Little Lever 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 Little Lever a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Little Lever has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Little Lever 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 Little Lever, 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, 67 planning applications were submitted near Little Lever. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (13), discharge of conditions (11), outline applications (7).