How long do planning decisions take near Woolfold?

The average planning decision time near Woolfold is 55 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 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 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 18 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Woolfold?

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Woolfold, Greater Manchester Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Woolfold, Greater Manchester.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £234,380 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Bury
Parliamentary constituency: Bury North
LSOA: Bury 009C

Crime Statistics

2 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 2

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Woolfold.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Woolfold.

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 Woolfold based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Woolfold.

- 2 Valley Avenue, Bury, BL8 1FA
First floor extension at side and single storey extension at rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-02-17
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- 10 Chiltern Drive, Bury, BL8 1QY
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-02-17
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- 322A Tottington Road, Bury, BL8 1TA
Lawful development for existing Change of use from a Dwellinghouse (Class C3) to a 5 bed HMO (Class C4)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-12-16
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- Owlerbarrow House, Owlerbarrow Road, Bury, BL8 1RD
Application to discharge conditions on planning permission 68067: Condition 3 (Details of samples to be used in external elevations) Condition 4 (Completed Construction Traffic Management Plan) Condit
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-10-23
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- 44 Elterwater Close, Bury, BL8 1UW
Two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and external alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-10-23
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- 10 Chiltern Drive, Bury, BL8 1QY
Change of use from residential property (Class C3) to Residential institutions - childrens home for 2 no children (Class C2)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-08-29
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- 26 Whitelegge Street, Bury, BL8 1SW
Prior approval for proposal removal and replacement of the existing 15m monopole tower (Antenna top height of 17.8m) with a new 20m tower to host 6no. new antennas, 1no. existing transmission dish alo
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Bury | Date: 2024-02-28
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A brief summary of Woolfold in Greater Manchester

Woolfold is a settlement located in Greater Manchester, England.

Property prices in Woolfold show an average sale price of £234,380, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

Neighbourhood safety in Woolfold is generally good, with just 2 crimes reported in the most recent period.

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.

Planning Activity in Woolfold

In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Woolfold. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Woolfold may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Woolfold were full planning applications (18), outline applications (9), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 56% 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, 30 smaller schemes were submitted.

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.

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