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Planning in Sunny Bank

Approved
86%
51 of 58 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Sunny Bank in the last 24 months, from Bury Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Sunny Bank

Postcode districts

BL9 321 applications in the last 12 monthsM45 105 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Bury Metropolitan Borough Council

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About Sunny Bank

Sunny Bank, situated in Greater Manchester, is a historic two-story Palladian-style house that dates back to 1797. Notable for its central three-bay design and two-level pedimented portico, the property originally featured one-story wings that were elevated to two stories within two decades of construction. In addition to the main house, the site includes a one-story frame office, a kitchen and laundry building, a smokehouse, a log shed, and a family cemetery, making it a significant location for heritage and planning considerations in the area.

Property prices in Sunny Bank show an average sale price of £270,594, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sunny Bank 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Sunny Bank, 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, 65 planning applications were submitted near Sunny Bank. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (23), discharge of conditions (7), outline applications (6). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Sunny Bank?
In the last 24 months, 65 planning applications were submitted near Sunny Bank. The approval rate is 86%.
How long do planning decisions take near Sunny Bank?
The average planning decision time near Sunny Bank is 51 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Sunny Bank?
The planning approval rate near Sunny Bank is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Sunny Bank?
The most common type of planning application near Sunny Bank is full planning applications, with 23 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Sunny Bank?
You can search and track planning applications near Sunny Bank on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.