Markland Hill, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Markland Hill, Greater Manchester.
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About Markland Hill
Markland Hill is a predominantly residential area located in Bolton, Greater Manchester, approximately 2.5 miles northwest of the town centre. Nestled on the southern slopes of the West Pennine Moors, it is bordered by Lostock to the south, Doffcocker to the north, and Heaton to the east. Historically part of Lancashire, this district represents the northern section of the Heaton township, making it a notable area for potential planning applications.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bolton
- Parliamentary constituency: Bolton West
- LSOA: Bolton 018C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Markland Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Markland Hill.
- 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 Markland Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
39 planning applications found near Markland Hill.
- - 4 The Rowans Bolton BL1 5BN
PRUNING OF 1 NO. SYCAMORE AND 1 NO. OAK.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - Christ Church Chorley New Road Bolton BL1 5AH
LISTED BUILDING CONSENT FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF ROOF LIGHTS TO VESTRY , NEW ROOF COVERING TO VESTRY AND CANOPY OVER EXTERNAL VESTRY DOOR ON GRADE II LISTED BUILDING
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - The Laurels Markland Hill Bolton BL1 5AL
FELLING OF 1 NO. ASH PRUNING OF 3 NO. HORSE CHESTNUT AND 2 NO. BEECH
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 1 Clare Bank Bolton BL1 5AE
NOTICE OF INTENTION - PRUNING OF 3 NO. POPLAR
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Mayfair House 5 Clare Bank Bolton BL1 5AE
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 3(DRAINAGE STRATEGY), 4(PROPOSED SITE PLAN), 5(LANDSCAPING), 6(TREE PROTECTION PLAN), 8(GATE PLAN/DETAILS) ON APPLICATION 21196/25
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Belgravia House 4 Clare Bank Bolton BL1 5AE
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 3 (SURFACE WATER DRAINAGE), 4 (ROADS AND FOOTWAYS), 5 (LANDSCAPE SCHEME), 6 (TREE PROTECTION) AND 8 (NEW GATES) ON APPLICATION 21177/25.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Knightsbridge House 7 Clare Bank Bolton BL1 5AE
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 3(DRAINAGE STRATEGY), 4(PROPOSED SITE PLAN), 5(LANDSCAPING), 6(TREE PROTECTION PLAN), 8(GATE PLAN/DETAILS) ON APPLICATION 21196/25
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 25 Lingmell Close Bolton BL1 5EG
ERECTION OF FRONT AND REAR DORMERS AND CONVERSION OF CONSERVATORY TO HABITABLE ROOM
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 14 Waterslea Drive Bolton BL1 5FJ
NOTICE OF INTENTION FOR FELLING OF 3 NO. LEYLANDII
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Kensington House 6 Clare Bank Bolton BL1 5AE
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 3 (SURFACE WATER DRAINAGE), 4 (ROADS AND FOOTWAYS), 5 (LANDSCAPE SCHEME), 6 (TREE PROTECTION MEASURES), 8 (NEW GATES) ON APPLICATION 21180/25.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 388 Chorley New Road Bolton BL1 5AH
PRUNING OF 1 NO. COMMON BEECH
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Clevelands Preparatory School 425 Chorley New Road Bolton BL1 5DH
LISTED BUILDING CONSENT FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF 1 NO. CHIMNEY
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - The Vicarage 2 Towncroft Lane Bolton BL1 5EW
FELLING OF 1NO. SELF-SEEDED SYCAMORE, PRUNING OF 2NO. ASH, 3NO. MAPLE, 2NO. CHESTNUT, 2NO. SYCAMORE, 1NO. LIME, 1NO. SILVER BIRCH, 1NO. BEECH, 1NO. OAK
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - The Vicarage 2 Towncroft Lane Bolton BL1 5EW
PART A: FELLING OF 1NO. SYCAMORE TREE PART B: PRUNING OF 1NO. ASH TREE, 2NO. CHESTNUT TREES, 2NO. MAPLE TREE, 1NO. SYCAMORE TREE, 1NO. LIME TREE, 1NO. SILVER BIRCH TREE, 1NO. BEECH TREE AND 1NO. OAK T
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Playing Fields And Premises Ladybridge Lane Bolton BL1 5DE
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO :- PART A - FELL 2 NO. SYCAMORE, 3 NO. UNKNOWN. PART B- PRUNE 28 NO. POPLAR, 2 NO. OAK, 2 NO. SYCAMORE.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 1 Stockmar Grange Bolton BL1 5GQ
PART A - FELLING OF 1NO. ILEX (HOLLY) AND PART B - FELLING OF 1NO. AESCULUS HIPPEASTRUM (HORSE CHESNUT)
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 4 Oaklands Bolton BL1 5DZ
PRUNING OF 1NO. OAK TREE
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - 1 Bank Wood Bolton BL1 5DY
RETROSPECTIVE CONVERSION OF CAR PORT TO GARAGE AND FORMATION OF A BALCONY WITH RAILINGS ABOVE, INCLUDING RETENTION OF WALLS ALREADY BUILT
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Bloomfield Markland Hill Bolton BL1 5AL
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO FELL 1 NO. HORSE CHESTNUT.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bolton | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Greenacres Cottage 14 Towncroft Lane Bolton BL1 5EW
INSTALLATION OF 3 NO. WINDOWS AND REPLACEMENT OF FLAT ROOF TO HIPPED PITCHED ROOF TO REAR AND RENDERING OF DWELLING
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2025-06-13
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A brief summary of Markland Hill in Greater Manchester
Markland Hill is a predominantly residential area located in Bolton, Greater Manchester, approximately 2.5 miles northwest of the town centre. Nestled on the southern slopes of the West Pennine Moors, it is bordered by Lostock to the south, Doffcocker to the north, and Heaton to the east. Historically part of Lancashire, this district represents the northern section of the Heaton township, making it a notable area for potential planning applications.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Markland Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Markland Hill has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Deane Village, Chorley New Road. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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, Markland Hill 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 Markland Hill
In the last 24 months, 74 planning applications were submitted near Markland Hill. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 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 Markland Hill.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Markland Hill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Markland Hill were tree works (34), full planning applications (31), discharge of conditions (6). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 6 medium-scale applications, 68 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
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- Fernhill Gate planning applications
- Chequerbent planning applications
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