Walmersley, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Walmersley, Greater Manchester.
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About Walmersley
Walmersley is a suburban village located within the Metropolitan Borough of Bury in Greater Manchester, England. Known for its residential charm, it offers a blend of community living and accessibility to nearby urban amenities, making it a notable area for planning applications and developments.
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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 007D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Walmersley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Walmersley.
- 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 Walmersley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Walmersley.
- - Land east of Walmersley Road, Bury, BL9 5JX
Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017: Screening Opinion Request for Outline Planning Permission for mixed use development for up to 350 dwellings (including 40%
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Land adjacent to, 101 Mather Road, Bury, BL9 6RD
Variation of conditions on planning permission 66156 (Erection of 2 no. dwellings) No 2. (approved plans) As built site plan. No 8. (landscaping) scheme reflecting change. Nos 10, 11 & 12 (access) As
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 43 Walmersley Old Road, Bury, BL9 6SD
Single storey side/rear extension; Solar panels to front
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Burrs View, Touch Road, Bury, BL9 5QS
Erection of a stable building
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 868 Burnley Road, Bury, BL9 5JY
Lawful development certificate for proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Windacre Works, Mather Road, Bury, BL9 6RB
Variation of condition 12 of planning permission 70252 (Variation of condition no.12 of planning permission 66958: The approved works shall be implemented to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Aut
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 8 Walmersley Old Road, Bury, BL9 6SQ
Change of use from Class E (office) to Sui Generis ( hot food take away ) with a canopy/extractor flue above the roof.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 11 Spruce Crescent, Bury, BL9 6QW
Two storey/single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Former Bevis Green Works, Mill Road, Walmersley, Bury, BL9 6RE
Application to discharge condition nos. 3 & 4 (contamination & remediation), 21 & 22 (highways), 29, 30, 31 & 32 (Pigs Lee Brook) of planning permission 71244
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Lowes Park Golf Club Ltd, Hill Top, Lowes Road, Bury, BL9 6QS
Application to discharge condition no. 2 (Technical Approval of Highway Structures) on planning permission 71687
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-06-30
View full details - - 125 Mather Road, Bury, BL9 6SL
Lawful development certificate for proposed single storey extension to the rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-06-12
View full details - - Irwell View Farm, Touch Road, Bury, BL9 5QS
Removal of 2 no. chimney stacks; Alterations to windows on the western elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-05-30
View full details - - Bevis Green Works, Mill Road, Bury, BL9 6RE
Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) for part-retrospective minor amendments to 68 no. dwellings and the site-wide plans, and Condition 11 (landscaping) for improved landscaping and the replaceme
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2024-10-11
View full details - - 125 Mather Road, Bury, BL9 6SL
Erection of porch at front
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2024-05-27
View full details - - Windacre Farm, Mather Road, Bury, BL9 6RB
Variation of condition 2 following approval of original planning permission 64651 (and variations 66958/70252) - to amend the design of plots 2, 3 & 4
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2024-03-27
View full details - - 669 Walmersley Road, Bury, BL9 5JD
Single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2023-06-13
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A brief summary of Walmersley in Greater Manchester
Walmersley is a suburban village located within the Metropolitan Borough of Bury in Greater Manchester, England. Known for its residential charm, it offers a blend of community living and accessibility to nearby urban amenities, making it a notable area for planning applications and developments.
Property prices in Walmersley 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 Walmersley a particularly low-crime area.
Walmersley has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Brooksbottoms and Rowlands, Walmersley, Mount Pleasant. 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 Walmersley includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Walmersley 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 Walmersley
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Walmersley. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Walmersley maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 69 days on average, decisions near Walmersley slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Walmersley were full planning applications (10), outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 59% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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