Unsworth, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Unsworth, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · settlement
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.
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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 004D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Unsworth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Unsworth.
- 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 Unsworth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Unsworth.
- - 4 West Close, Bury, BL9 8DQ
Two storey/single storey rear extension; Front porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 28 Hillsborough Drive, Bury, BL9 8LF
Single storey side and rear extensions and garage conversion
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 15 Borrowdale Drive, Bury, BL9 8HT
Hip to gable roof extension with loft conversion and rear dormer; Single/two storey side extension and single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-07-22
View full details - - 25 Oakwell Drive, Bury, BL9 8LB
Raising of height of part of roof and new roof replacement to existing dwelling; partial render to front and both side elevations; garage conversion and external alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-06-09
View full details - - 8 Burndale Drive, Bury, BL9 8EN
Two storey extension at side and raised patio at rear
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - Pavement adj 109 Parr Lane, Bury, BL9 8JN
Advertisement consent for 2 no. digital 75 inch LCD display screens either side of 1 no. BT street hub unit
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: Bury | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - Pavement adj 109 Parr Lane, Bury, BL9 8JN
Installation of 1 no. BT street hub unit with 2 no. digital 75 inch LCD display screens either side of unit
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - 46 Linksway Drive, Bury, BL9 8EP
First floor extension at side and loft conversion with rear dormer
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2024-09-02
View full details - - 118 Sunny Bank Road, Bury, BL9 8LJ
Single storey front extension and new front porch; Conversion of existing garage to living accommodation; Installation of new front first floor window and alterations to existing windows/doors; Altera
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2024-01-25
View full details - - 250 Sunny Bank Road, Bury, BL9 8LA
Single storey side/rear extension to include garage conversion; Erection of detached single garage to rear with new vehicular access off Hillsborough Road
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2024-01-10
View full details - - 5 South Close, Bury, BL9 8EL
Two/single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2023-07-14
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A brief summary of Unsworth in Greater Manchester
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 £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 Unsworth a particularly low-crime area.
Unsworth has one conservation area within its boundaries: All Saints, Whitefield. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.
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.
Planning Activity in Unsworth
In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Unsworth. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 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 Unsworth.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Unsworth slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Unsworth were full planning applications (19), discharge of conditions (6), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 61% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 30 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Sunny Bank planning applications
- Whitefield planning applications
- Hollins planning applications
- Blackford Bridge planning applications
- Redvales planning applications
- Oak Bank planning applications
- Kirkhams planning applications
- Besses o' th' Barn planning applications
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.