How long do planning decisions take near Thornham Fold?

The average planning decision time near Thornham Fold is 74 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Thornham Fold?

The most common type of planning application near Thornham Fold is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Thornham Fold?

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Thornham Fold, Greater Manchester Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Thornham Fold, Greater Manchester.

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Area Information

Admin district: Bury
Parliamentary constituency: Bury South
LSOA: Bury 022A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Thornham Fold.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Thornham Fold.

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 Thornham Fold based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Thornham Fold.

- Land At Stakehill, Off Rochdale Road, Middleton
Hybrid Planning Application for a garden village at land at Stakehill comprising outline application (access only) for a major mixed use development comprising up to 1147 dwellings (Class C3), local c
Status: Undecided | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2023-06-15
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A brief summary of Thornham Fold in Greater Manchester

Thornham Fold 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 Thornham Fold a particularly low-crime area.

Thornham Fold has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Castleton (South). 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 Thornham Fold includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Rochdale Canal SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Rochdale Canal. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Thornham Fold

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Thornham Fold. The average decision time was 74 days.

The average decision period of 74 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 Thornham Fold were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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