Search Unsworth planning applications
20 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Unsworth · updated daily · Bury Metropolitan Borough Council
- 2 Kirkman Street, Bury, BL9 8DXAwaiting decisionChange of use of land from field to a secure dog field/dog exercise area (Sui Generis) with perimeter fencing and access from High Bank RoadReceived 5 Nov 202673801
- 18 Mountbatten Close, Bury, BL9 8PUAwaiting decisionGarage conversion, Render to all elevations; Alterations and reconfiguration to windows, doors and roof; 2 no. velux windowsReceived 29 Oct 202673772
- 8 Brookdene Road, Bury, BL9 8NDAwaiting decisionTwo Storey Side Extension with Hip to Gable Roof; Single Storey Front Extension; Single Storey Rear ExtensionReceived 9 Oct 202673749
- 1 Thurston Close, Bury, BL9 8NWAwaiting decisionDemolition of existing garage; Single storey rear extensionReceived 30 Sep 202673675
- 52 Ajax Drive, Bury, BL9 8EFApprovedTwo storey side extension; Single storey rear extensionReceived 22 Sep 2026Decided 9 Nov 202673677
Planning in Unsworth
- Approved
- 86%
- 50 of 57 decided
- Decision time
- about 7 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Unsworth in the last 24 months, from Bury Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Unsworth
Postcode districts
BL9 320 applications in the last 12 monthsM45 105 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Bury Metropolitan Borough Council
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About Unsworth
Unsworth is a vibrant settlement located in the Bury district of Greater Manchester, England, with a population of 11,034 as of the 2021 census. Situated about 7 miles north of Manchester and 4 miles south of Bury, Unsworth encompasses the areas of Hollins and part of Sunny Bank, making it a key consideration for planning applications in the region.
Property prices in Unsworth show an average sale price of £270,594, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Unsworth 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 Unsworth a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Unsworth 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 Unsworth, 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, 64 planning applications were submitted near Unsworth. 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.