Whitefield, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Whitefield, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · Town
Planning applications in Whitefield are administered by Bury Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Bury Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Whitefield
Whitefield is a town located in the Metropolitan Borough of Bury, Greater Manchester, situated on rolling terrain above the Irwell Valley, approximately 3 miles southeast of Bury and 5 miles northwest of Manchester. The town is adjacent to Prestwich and the M60 motorway to the south, making it a well-connected area. As of the 2001 census, Whitefield had a population of 23,283, providing a vibrant community for potential planning applications.
Population: 23,283
District: Bury
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bury
- Parliamentary constituency: Bury North
- LSOA: Bury 003B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Whitefield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Whitefield.
- 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 Whitefield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Whitefield.
- - 13 Melrose Close, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 8XZ
Prior approval for proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - 73335 - 13 Melrose Close, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 8XZ
Prior approval for proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-06-16 - - 21 Brookdene Road, Bury, BL9 8ND
Lawful development certificate for proposed hip to gable roof alteration, loft conversion with rear dormer, single-storey rear extension, and erection of a new front porch.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 26 Rhodes Drive, Bury, BL9 8NH
First floor/two storey side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 2 Rhodes Drive, Bury, BL9 8NH
Lawful development certificate for proposed change of use from dwelling (Class C3) to residential care (Class C2) for up to 3 no. children aged 8-18 years old with 24/7 supervision
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 38 Sandown Road, Bury, BL9 8HN
Single storey front/side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 10 Tweedsdale Close, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 8ND
Lawful development certificate for proposed single storey side extension
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-12-25
View full details - - 45 Randale Drive, Bury, BL9 8NF
Demolition of the existing single storey side/rear extension and erection of a new single storey side/rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-10-10
View full details - - 4 Millom Drive, Bury, BL9 8NJ
New front porch; two storey side extension; single storey rear extension and first floor window to side elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-06-20
View full details - - 13 Melrose Close, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 8XZ
Prior approval for proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-06-04
View full details - - 40 Swinton Crescent, Bury, BL9 8PB
Two storey extension at side/rear
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-05-16
View full details - - Unsworth Primary School, Blackley Close, Bury, BL9 8LY
Change of use from F1 to E(f) and reconfiguration of exiting classroom space to form new nursery rooms; Single storey rear extension; Erection of new front canopy with polycarbonate roof; Formation of
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-01-29
View full details - - 7 Kennedy Drive, Bury, BL9 8PN
Demolition of existing detached garages at side and rear conservatory; single storey front, side and rear extensions and widening of driveway/dropped kerb access
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-01-23
View full details - - 18 Alkrington Close, Bury, BL9 8NP
Single storey rear extension with render and balustrade balcony with steps
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2024-02-23
View full details - - 38 Swinton Crescent, Bury, BL9 8PB
Demolition of existing conservatory; Single storey rear/first floor rear extension; Alterations to existing roof to include loft conversion with rear dormer
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2024-02-05
View full details - - 14 Cunningham Drive, Bury, BL9 8PP
Single storey extension at side/rear with external canopy to new entrance door and raised decking area with steps to garden level; Solar panels to roof at front
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2023-03-17
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A brief summary of Whitefield in Greater Manchester
Whitefield is a town located in the Metropolitan Borough of Bury, Greater Manchester, situated on rolling terrain above the Irwell Valley, approximately 3 miles southeast of Bury and 5 miles northwest of Manchester. The town is adjacent to Prestwich and the M60 motorway to the south, making it a well-connected area. As of the 2001 census, Whitefield had a population of 23,283, providing a vibrant community for potential planning applications. The Town has a population of approximately 23,283. It sits within the Bury district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Whitefield a particularly low-crime area.
Whitefield 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, Whitefield 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 Whitefield
In the last 24 months, 59 planning applications were submitted near Whitefield. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 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 Whitefield.
The average decision period of 72 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 Whitefield were full planning applications (28), outline applications (11), discharge of conditions (6). Full planning applications account for 47% 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, 46 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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