Radcliffe, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Radcliffe, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · Town
Planning applications in Radcliffe are administered by Bury Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Bury Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Radcliffe
Radcliffe is a market town situated in the Metropolitan Borough of Bury, Greater Manchester, approximately 7 miles northwest of Manchester and 3 miles southwest of Bury. Nestled in the Irwell Valley, the town is bordered by Whitefield to the south and is intersected by the disused Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal, making it a notable area for potential planning applications and developments.
Population: 29,950
District: Bury
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bury
- Parliamentary constituency: Bury North
- LSOA: Bury 016C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Radcliffe.
- 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 Radcliffe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
19 planning applications found near Radcliffe.
- 73280 - Star Radcliffe Academy, Spring Lane, Radcliffe, M26 2SZ
Application to part discharge condition 4 (remediation strategy), condition 6 (safe site declarat...
Status: Undecided | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-06-02 - - Star Radcliffe Academy, Spring Lane, Radcliffe, M26 2SZ
Application to part discharge condition 4 (remediation strategy), condition 6 (safe site declaration) and condition 8 (community use agreement) on planning permission 72502
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - 73158 - Gorsefield County Primary School, Robertson Street, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 0DW
Single storey nursery extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-05-26 - 73243 - Unit 7, Globe Industrial Estate, Darbyshire Street, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 2TA
Lawful Development Certificate for Existing use of a former car tyre shop as an indoor padel faci...
Status: Undecided | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-05-22 - - Star Radcliffe Academy, Spring Lane, Radcliffe, M26 2SZ
Application to discharge condition 10 (drainage management & maintenance plan), condition 22 (school travel plan), condition 31 (3G pitch details), condition 32 (ball strike assessment) and condition
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 12 -14 Abden Street, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 0AT
Change of use from commercial unit and dwelling to 6 bed, 6 person HMO (Class C4) with side render finish, roller shutters removed and changes to rear and front boundary treatment with 1 no. car space
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Land at Orkney Close/rear of 77 Bury Road, Radcliffe, M26 2WR
Application for permission in principle for erection of up to 5 no. dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 68 Church Street West, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 2SY
Change of use of existing dwellinghouse (Class C3) to 5 person house in multiple occupation (HMO) (Class C4) with minor external alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Station Works, Bury Road, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 2UA
Application to discharge condition 3 (materials), condition 4 (Highways access), condition 5 (Highways design), condition 6 (contruction traffic management plan), condition 7 (management/maintenance o
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Unit 1, Bridgefield Street, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 2SG
Temporary change of use from warehouse/storage to an indoor padel sports facility (Class E) for a period of 3 years, to include reception, toilets/changing facilities and associated internal works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - Site of Whittaker House, Whittaker Street, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 2TD
Application to discharge condition 3 (remediation strategy/site verification report) and condition 4 (contamination/risk assessment) on planning permission 71563
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - 7 Whittaker Street, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 2DT
Application to discharge condition 3 (confirmation no contamination), condition 4 (soil testing), condition 9 (servicing arrangements & turning facilities), condition 10 (car park surfacing), conditio
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - 74b Water Street, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 4DF
Conversion of first floor to 1no. self-contained apartment and first floor rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - 25 Thomas Street, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 2UH
Change of use from public house (Sui Generis) to a 15 Bedroom (18 Persons) HMO together with first floor extension at side/rear and single storey extension at rear
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-07-02
View full details - - 1 Glenvale Close, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 2SL
Single storey extension at front/side
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-06-23
View full details - - 7-9 Annara House, Bury Road, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 2UG
Change of use from offices (Use Class E) to 14 no. bedroom House with Multiple Occupants - HMO (Sui Generis) to include alterations to existing elevations/openings
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-05-12
View full details - - Radcliffe Leisure Centre, Spring Lane, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 2SZ
Non-material amendment following grant of planning permission 70381 to adjust substation position, amend soft landscaping for habitat and outdoor learning area; small outdoor canopy within SEN area an
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - Radcliffe Leisure Centre, Spring Lane, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 2SZ
Non-material amendment following grant of planning permission 70002 for the retention of a greater extent of existing substation building with surrounding timber fencing and amendment to location of t
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bury | Date: 2024-01-26
View full details - - 10-14 Ainsworth Road, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 4EA
1 No. externally illuminated fascia sign, 1 no. non-illuminated projecting sign and window graphics
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Bury | Date: 2023-06-22
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A brief summary of Radcliffe in Greater Manchester
Radcliffe is a market town situated in the Metropolitan Borough of Bury, Greater Manchester, approximately 7 miles northwest of Manchester and 3 miles southwest of Bury. Nestled in the Irwell Valley, the town is bordered by Whitefield to the south and is intersected by the disused Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal, making it a notable area for potential planning applications and developments. The Town has a population of approximately 29,950. It sits within the Bury district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Radcliffe a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Radcliffe 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 Radcliffe
In the last 24 months, 57 planning applications were submitted near Radcliffe. Of these, 65% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 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 Radcliffe.
The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Radcliffe were full planning applications (21), discharge of conditions (12), outline applications (5). Full planning applications account for 37% 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, 2 medium-scale applications, 45 smaller schemes were submitted.
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