Lostock, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lostock, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · settlement
About Lostock
Lostock is a residential area located in Bolton, Greater Manchester, situated 3.5 miles west of Bolton town centre and 13 miles northwest of Manchester. Previously part of Lancashire, it is bordered by Deane to the southeast, Markland Hill to the northeast, and Middlebrook to the west. Notably, Lostock is home to the University of Bolton Stadium, the ground for Bolton Wanderers Football Club, which may impact local planning considerations and community developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £214,667 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bolton
- Parliamentary constituency: Bolton West
- LSOA: Bolton 004E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lostock.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lostock.
- 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 Lostock based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Lostock.
- - Yew Tree Farm Regent Road Bolton BL6 4DG
FELLING OF 1 NO. BEECH.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 103 Regent Road Bolton BL6 4DF
FELLING OF 1NO. SILVER BIRCH TREE
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 60 Regent Road Bolton BL6 4DQ
PART A; PRUNING OF 2 NO. SYCAMORE, 2 NO. BEECH AND 1.NO. SILVER BIRCH PART B; FELLING OF 1 NO. SILVER BIRCH
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 76 Regent Road Lostock Bolton BL6 4DE
PRUNING OF 1 NO. WILLOW PRUNING OF 1 NO. CHERRY TREE
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Bolton | Date: 2024-09-06
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A brief summary of Lostock in Greater Manchester
Lostock is a residential area located in Bolton, Greater Manchester, situated 3.5 miles west of Bolton town centre and 13 miles northwest of Manchester. Previously part of Lancashire, it is bordered by Deane to the southeast, Markland Hill to the northeast, and Middlebrook to the west. Notably, Lostock is home to the University of Bolton Stadium, the ground for Bolton Wanderers Football Club, which may impact local planning considerations and community developments.
Property prices in Lostock show an average sale price of £214,667, 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 Lostock a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lostock 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 Lostock
In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Lostock. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 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 Lostock.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Lostock were full planning applications (12), tree works (12), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 27 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.