Pimhole, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Pimhole, Greater Manchester.
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About Pimhole
Bury is a vibrant market town located on the River Irwell within the Metropolitan Borough of Bury, Greater Manchester. As of 2021, it boasts a population of 81,101, contributing to the broader borough's population of 193,846, making it a significant area for potential planning and development opportunities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £234,380 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bury
- Parliamentary constituency: Bury North
- LSOA: Bury 001D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Pimhole.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Pimhole.
- 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 Pimhole based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Pimhole.
- - 167-169 Rochdale Road, Bury, BL9 7BB
Change of use from mixed-use commercial (retail/hot food takeaway) to 2no. dwellings; remove shopfront and reinstate residential frontage; single storey rear extension; pitched dormers at front; box d
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 50 Willow Street, Bury, BL9 7QZ
Non-material amendment following grant of planning permission 71302 for enclosure of existing amenity space with fencing up to 2 metres high
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 31 Willow Street, Bury, BL9 7QZ
Prior approval for proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 170 Rochdale Road, Pimhole, Bury, BL9 7DF
Single storey side extension and external alterations to facade
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - Bury Contract Services, Willow Street, Bury, BL9 7QZ
Application to discharge condition 6 (remediation strategy) on planning permission 71302
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - 150 Heywood Street, Bury, BL9 7DY
Change of use of first/second floors from office/storage (Class E(g)(i)) to 6 no. apartments including the formation of a rear dormer and roof lights to front and rear elevations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-06-23
View full details - - Pavement adj 65-69 Rochdale Road, Bury, BL9 7AX
Advertisement consent for 2 no. digital 75 inch LCD display screen either side of 1 no. BT street hub unit
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-06-20
View full details - - Pavement at side of Unit 3 Angouleme Retail Park, George Street, Bury, BL9 7AX
Installation of 1 no. BT Street Hub Unit with 2 no. digital 75 inch LCD display screens either side of unit and removal of existing phone kiosks
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-06-09
View full details - - Pavement at side of Unit 3 Angouleme Retail Park, George Street, Bury, BL9 7AX
Advertisement consent for 2 no. digital 75 inch LCD display screens either side of 1 no. BT street hub unit
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-06-09
View full details - - Pavement adj 65-69 Rochdale Road, Bury, BL9 7AX
Advertisement consent for 2 no. digital 75 inch LCD display screen either side of 1 no. BT street hub unit
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: Bury | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - 23 Ormrod Street, Pimhole, Bury, BL9 7HF
Single storey rear extension with flat roof and 2 no. windows above and addition of first floor window to the front elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2023-10-12
View full details - - 5 Grundy Lane, Bury, BL9 9BZ
Two/single storey rear extension; Front porch
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2023-07-19
View full details - - 94 Alfred Street, Bury, BL9 9ED
Installation of step lift at front with associated works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2023-07-11
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A brief summary of Pimhole in Greater Manchester
Bury is a vibrant market town located on the River Irwell within the Metropolitan Borough of Bury, Greater Manchester. As of 2021, it boasts a population of 81,101, contributing to the broader borough's population of 193,846, making it a significant area for potential planning and development opportunities.
Property prices in Pimhole show an average sale price of £234,380, 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 Pimhole a particularly low-crime area.
Pimhole has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bury Town Centre. 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, Pimhole 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 Pimhole
In the last 24 months, 52 planning applications were submitted near Pimhole. Of these, 25% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 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 Pimhole.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Pimhole slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Pimhole were full planning applications (26), advertising consent (12), discharge of conditions (7). Full planning applications account for 50% 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, 3 medium-scale applications, 48 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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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.
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