Shuttleworth, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Shuttleworth, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · settlement
About Shuttleworth
Shuttleworth is a hamlet located in the northeastern part of the Metropolitan Borough of Bury in Greater Manchester, England. Nestled within the South Pennines, it is approximately 4.3 miles north of Bury and just 0.9 miles south of Edenfield, with the Scout Moor Wind Farm situated to the east. As a suburb of Ramsbottom, Shuttleworth is separated from the town's core by the M66 motorway, making it an interesting area for planning applications related to both residential and infrastructural development.
District: Bury
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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 001E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Shuttleworth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Shuttleworth.
- 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 Shuttleworth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Shuttleworth.
- - Mill House, 233 Whalley Road, Shuttleworth, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 0ED
Lawful development certificate for proposed use - two dwellings into one and proposed addition of a single storey rear extension to single property with 2.95 metre projection.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Land adjacent to 391 Whalley Road, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 0ER
Application to discharge condition nos. 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 11 & 12 attached to planning permission 68608.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-03-28
View full details - - 39 Bye Road, Shuttleworth, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 0HH
Single storey side extension; Front porch extension; Roof dormer extension; Boundary fence; Decking in garden and change of use of recreation area to domestic curtilage
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2023-04-28
View full details - - 323 Whalley Road, Shuttleworth, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 0ER
Single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2023-04-26
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A brief summary of Shuttleworth in Greater Manchester
Shuttleworth is a hamlet located in the northeastern part of the Metropolitan Borough of Bury in Greater Manchester, England. Nestled within the South Pennines, it is approximately 4.3 miles north of Bury and just 0.9 miles south of Edenfield, with the Scout Moor Wind Farm situated to the east. As a suburb of Ramsbottom, Shuttleworth is separated from the town's core by the M66 motorway, making it an interesting area for planning applications related to both residential and infrastructural development. It sits within the Bury district.
Property prices in Shuttleworth 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 Shuttleworth a particularly low-crime area.
Shuttleworth has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Chatterton-Strongstry, Ramsbottom. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Shuttleworth includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Shuttleworth 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 Shuttleworth
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Shuttleworth. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Shuttleworth may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Shuttleworth were outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (2), full planning applications (1).
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.