Search Sharples planning applications
21 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Sharples · updated daily · Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
- 38 Thorns Close Bolton BL1 6PEAwaiting decisionDEMOLITION OF EXISTING GARAGE AND ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY SIDE EXTENSIONReceived 28 Oct 202601952/26
- 219 Belmont Road Bolton BL1 7ATAwaiting decisionWIDENING OF DRIVEWAY TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PARKING ACCESS WITH DROPPED KERBReceived 26 Oct 202601930/26
- 4 Jesmond Road Bolton BL1 6LJAwaiting decisionERECTION OF TWO STOREY SIDE AND SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSIONReceived 26 Oct 202601935/26
- 54 Redcar Road Bolton BL1 6LLAwaiting decisionERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY FRONT EXTENSIONReceived 23 Oct 202601924/26
- 2 Makant Street Bolton BL1 8DDAwaiting decisionCHANGE OF USE FROM 2 NO. BEDROOM COTTAGE (CLASS C3) TO SHORT TERM LET HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION FOR A TOTAL OF 4 NO. OCCUPANTS (SUI GENERIS) TOGETHER WITH DEMOLITION OF OUTBUILDING AND INSTALLATION OF DECKING AND BOUNDARY WALLReceived 20 Oct 202601830/26
Planning in Sharples
- Approved
- 75%
- 54 of 72 decided
- Decision time
- about 10 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Sharples in the last 24 months, from Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Sharples
Postcode districts
BL1 424 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
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About Sharples
Sharples is a suburban area located 2.5 miles north of Bolton in Greater Manchester, England. Historically part of the civil and ecclesiastical parish of Bolton le Moors, it encompasses several smaller settlements, including Banktop, Sweet-Loves, and Belmont, among others. This diverse locality presents various opportunities and considerations for planning applications, making it a noteworthy area for potential development. It sits within the Bolton district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Sharples 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 Sharples a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Sharples has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sharples 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 Sharples, 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, 96 planning applications were submitted near Sharples. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (39), tree works (13), outline applications (12).
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate).