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Planning in Whitefield

Approved
90%
63 of 67 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Whitefield in the last 24 months, from Bury Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.

Decided by Bury Metropolitan Borough CouncilCouncil page

Around Whitefield

Postcode districts

BL9 323 applications in the last 12 monthsM45 106 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Bury Metropolitan Borough Council

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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. The town has a population of approximately 23,283. It sits within the Bury district.

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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Whitefield, 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, 75 planning applications were submitted near Whitefield. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (25), outline applications (10), discharge of conditions (6). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Whitefield?
In the last 24 months, 75 planning applications were submitted near Whitefield. The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near Whitefield?
The average planning decision time near Whitefield is 59 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Whitefield?
The planning approval rate near Whitefield is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Whitefield?
The most common type of planning application near Whitefield is full planning applications, with 25 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Whitefield?
You can search and track planning applications near Whitefield on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.