Side of the Moor, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Side of the Moor, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · settlement
Planning applications in Side of the Moor are administered by Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bolton
- Parliamentary constituency: Bolton North East
- LSOA: Bolton 013A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Side of the Moor.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Side of the Moor.
- 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 Side of the Moor based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Side of the Moor.
- - 1 Riding Gate Mews Bolton BL2 4DS
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO FELL 2 NO. CHERRY AND 1 NO. MAPLE
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-07-08
View full details - - 34 Riding Gate Bolton BL2 4DH
NOTICE OF INTENTION:- PRUNING OF 1 NO. CHERRY TREE
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - - 29 Birchfield Bolton BL2 4AH
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO PRUNE 1 NO. OAK.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 17 Heaton Avenue Bolton BL2 4BP
PRIOR NOTIFICATION APPLICATION FOR A PROPOSED LARGER HOME EXTENSION AT REAR (4.90M LONG; 3.10M MAX HEIGHT; 2.80M EAVES HEIGHT)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 17 Heaton Avenue Bolton BL2 4BP
PRIOR NOTIFICATION APPLICATION FOR A PROPOSED LARGER HOME EXTENSION AT REAR (4.90M LONG; 3.10M MAX HEIGHT; 2.80M EAVES HEIGHT)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 12 Hope Avenue Bolton BL2 4BL
ERECTION OF FIRST FLOOR SIDE EXTENSION.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 19 Birchfield Bolton BL2 4AH
PRUNING OF 1 NO. OAK
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Land At Rear Of 21 Birchfield Birchfield Bolton
NOTICE OF INTENTION FOR THE FELLING OF 1NO. GOAT WILLOW
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 15 Riding Gate Mews Bolton BL2 4DS
PRUNING OF 1 NO. SILVER BIRCH, FELL NO. 1 SILVER BIRCH
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Bolton | Date: 2025-07-10
View full details - - 4 Everleigh Close Bolton BL2 3HE
ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO SIDE AND REAR TOGETHER WITH DEMOLITION OF EXISTING GARAGE TO CREATE A HABITABLE ANNEX.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2024-05-17
View full details - - Raikes Barn Tottington Road Bolton BL2 4LJ
ERECTION OF A PERGOLA AND CREATION OF AN OUTDOOR SEATING AND DINING ARE AT REAR OF PROPERTY.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2024-03-24
View full details - - 9 Hillside Close Bradshaw Bolton BL2 4DB
CERTIFICATE OF LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT (s192) FOR THE PROPOSED ADDITIONAL USE OF PROPERTY AS A PRIVATE HIRE, SINGLE OPERATOR TAXI BASE FOR ONE VEHICLE
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bolton | Date: 2024-02-21
View full details - - 12 Astley Road Bolton BL2 4BR
ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING CONSERVATORY TOGETHER WITH THE ERECTION OF A REAR AND SIDE PART SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION WITH FRONT PORCH
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2023-12-29
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A brief summary of Side of the Moor in Greater Manchester
Side of the Moor is a settlement located in Greater Manchester, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Side of the Moor a particularly low-crime area.
Side of the Moor has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Riding Gate, Bradshaw Chapel. 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 Side of the Moor 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, Side of the Moor 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 Side of the Moor
In the last 24 months, 34 planning applications were submitted near Side of the Moor. Of these, 20% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 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 Side of the Moor.
The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Side of the Moor were full planning applications (16), tree works (15), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 31 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.