Woodhey, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Woodhey, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · settlement
Planning applications in Woodhey are administered by Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £270,594 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Rossendale
- Parliamentary constituency: Rossendale and Darwen
- LSOA: Rossendale 008B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Woodhey.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Woodhey.
- 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 Woodhey based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
17 planning applications found near Woodhey.
- 73373 - 1 Hazelhurst Close, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 9FB
Removal of existing conservatory; Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-06-26 - 73228 - 229 Bolton Road West, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 9PS
Construction of raised decking and access steps at rear with associated external works
Status: Undecided | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-05-29 - 73190 - 93 Ripon Hall Avenue, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 9TQ
Lawful development certificate for proposed - We need to replace our roof due to age and conditio...
Status: Undecided | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-05-12 - - 1 Hazelhurst Close, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 9FB
Non-material amendment following grant of planning permission 72769 (Single storey front extension): reduce size of extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 36 Ripon Hall Avenue, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 9RE
Lawful development certificate for proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 241 Bolton Road West, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 9PS
Single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 1 Hazelhurst Close, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 9FB
Single storey front extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 24 Helmsdale Close, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 9YR
New front porch and single storey extension at side
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 8 Cunliffe Avenue, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 9PY
Single storey side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-12-31
View full details - - Former Ambulance Station, Cemetery Road, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 9PU
Demolition of former Ramsbottom Ambulance Station and erection of 3 no. dwellings with associated parking, private gardens and landscaping
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-12-30
View full details - - 8 Stanford Hall Crescent, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 9FD
Lawful development certificate for proposed single storey rear extension on domestic dwelling under PD rights
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-08-07
View full details - - 34 Carrwood Hey, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 9QT
Two storey side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-05-12
View full details - - 68 Woodhey Road, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 9RB
First floor extension to existing bungalow
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - Land adjacent to Abbotts Hall, Woodhey Road, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 9RD
Retention of section of existing unauthorised access track; retention of public right of way; creation of a new section of permissive footpath; retention of pet memorial; new bin and cycle storage; 9n
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2024-07-10
View full details - - 18 Pot Green, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 9RG
Two storey side extension; Addition of first floor window to side elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2024-06-03
View full details - - 9 Caldy Drive, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 9TY
Lawful development certificate for proposed single storey front porch to dwelling and detached outbuilding to curtlilage
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bury | Date: 2024-04-17
View full details - - 19 Holcombe Lee, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 9QR
Lawful development certificate for proposed single storey flat-roof rear extension approx. 3mD x 4mW x 3mH to a mid-terrace property plus a garage conversion into a boot room and WC
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bury | Date: 2023-05-26
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A brief summary of Woodhey in Greater Manchester
Woodhey is a settlement located in Greater Manchester, England.
Property prices in Woodhey show an average sale price of £270,594, 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 Woodhey a particularly low-crime area.
Woodhey has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Summerseat, Brooksbottoms and Rowlands, Holcombe Village, Pot Green, Ramsbottom. 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 Woodhey includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): West Pennine Moors SSSI; 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, Woodhey 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 Woodhey
In the last 24 months, 52 planning applications were submitted near Woodhey. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 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 Woodhey.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Woodhey were full planning applications (30), outline applications (6), discharge of conditions (5). Full planning applications account for 58% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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:
- Hazelhurst planning applications
- Nuttall planning applications
- Brooksbottoms planning applications
- Ramsbottom planning applications
- Holcombe planning applications
- Summerseat planning applications
- Wood Road planning applications
- Holcombe Brook 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.