Search Over Hulton planning applications
21 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Over Hulton · updated daily · Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
Only 8 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 21 Newland Drive Bolton BL5 1DRAwaiting decisionERECTION OF FIRST FLOOR SIDE EXTENSIONReceived 2 Nov 202601967/26
- 770 Manchester Road Bolton BL5 1AYAwaiting decisionPART A; FELLING OF 1NO.BEECH TREE PART B; PRUNING OF 2NO. BEECH TREESReceived 14 Oct 202601852/26
- 125 Rutherford Drive Bolton BL5 1DWAwaiting decisionHIGH HEDGE COMPLAINT FOR EVERGREEN HEDGEReceived 8 Oct 202601825/26
- Braemar Salford Road Bolton BL5 1BWAwaiting decisionCONVERSION OF GARAGE TO HABITABLE ROOM WITH ERECTION OF FIRST FLOOR SIDE EXTENSIONReceived 28 Sep 202601759/26
- 770 Manchester Road Bolton BL5 1AYApprovedPRUNING OF 4NO. SYCAMORE TREESReceived 14 Sep 2026Decided 30 Oct 202601673/26
Planning in Over Hulton
- Approved
- 69%
- 18 of 24 decided
- Decision time
- about 9 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Over Hulton in the last 24 months, from Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Over Hulton
Postcode districts
BL5 170 applications in the last 12 monthsM46 49 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
Nearby towns and villages
Planning authority: Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
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About Over Hulton
Over Hulton is a suburb situated within Westhoughton, part of the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton in Greater Manchester, England. Located approximately 3.5 miles (5.6 km) southwest of Bolton, this area, historically part of Lancashire, presents a unique blend of suburban living and historical significance, making it an intriguing location for planning applications.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Over Hulton 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 Over Hulton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Over Hulton has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Over Hulton 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 Over Hulton, 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, 30 planning applications were submitted near Over Hulton. Of these, 69% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (11), outline applications (4), tree works (2). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).