Search Willows planning applications
30 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Willows · updated daily · Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
- 9 Sunning Hill Street Bolton BL3 6LXAwaiting decisionERECTION OF PART TWO/PART SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSIONReceived 10 Nov 202602032/26
- Car Wash At Gilnow Filling Station Gilnow Road Bolton BL1 4LLAwaiting decisionERECTION OF SIDE EXTENSION TO CREATE ADDITIONAL UNITReceived 6 Nov 202601980/26
- 2 Argo Street Bolton BL3 6TTAwaiting decisionCERTIFICATE OF LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT (S192) FOR THE PROPOSED ADDITIONAL USE OF THE PROPERTY (CLASS C3) AS A PRIVATE HIRE SINGLE OPERATOR TAXI BASE FOR 10 VEHICLESReceived 30 Oct 202601962/26
- 120 Mancroft Avenue Bolton BL3 3ABAwaiting decisionERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY FRONT AND FIRST FLOOR REAR EXTENSIONReceived 27 Oct 202601947/26
- 88 Melbourne Road Bolton BL3 5RWAwaiting decisionDEMOLITION OF GARAGE ERECTION OF PORCH AT FRONT WITH TWO STOREY SIDE/REAR EXTENSION TOGETHER WITH INSTALLATION OF REAR DORMERReceived 26 Oct 202601770/26
Planning in Willows
- Approved
- 77%
- 109 of 137 decided
- Decision time
- about 10 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Willows in the last 24 months, from Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.
Decided by Bolton Metropolitan Borough CouncilCouncil page
Around Willows
Postcode districts
BL3 281 applications in the last 12 monthsBL1 424 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
Nearby towns and villages
Planning authority: Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
For home projects and trades
- Architects in WillowsFor planning applications, extensions and new builds.
- Building contractors in WillowsLocal builders for approved plans and permitted development.
Builders and trades: get new Willows jobs that match your work. See Leads
Application types: Rear extensionsLoft conversionsHouseholder applicationsTree works & TPOListed building consentChange of useAnnexes & granny flatsSolar panelsBarn conversionsBasement extensions
About Willows
Willows, known scientifically as Salix, are a diverse group of around 350 species of deciduous trees and shrubs. Predominantly thriving in moist soils, these plants are commonly found in cold and temperate regions. Their adaptability and presence in various habitats make them an important consideration for planning applications in Greater Manchester.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Willows 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 Willows 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, Willows 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 Willows, 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, 178 planning applications were submitted near Willows. Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (67), discharge of conditions (33), advertising consent (16).
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).