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Planning in Woolfold

Approved
94%
62 of 65 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

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About Woolfold

Woolfold is a settlement located in Greater Manchester, England.

Property prices in Woolfold show an average sale price of £270,594, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Woolfold 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, Woolfold 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Woolfold, 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, 77 planning applications were submitted near Woolfold. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (33), outline applications (11), amendments (4). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Woolfold?
In the last 24 months, 77 planning applications were submitted near Woolfold. The approval rate is 94%.
How long do planning decisions take near Woolfold?
The average planning decision time near Woolfold is 57 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 Woolfold?
The planning approval rate near Woolfold is 94%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Woolfold?
The most common type of planning application near Woolfold is full planning applications, with 33 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Woolfold?
You can search and track planning applications near Woolfold on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.