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Planning in Westhoughton

In the last month Westhoughton had 5 new planning applications and 2 decisions worth knowing about within 1.5 miles of its middle, more than the middle Bolton area (3). That makes it the 6th busiest of 48 Bolton areas for planning. The biggest new scheme is 6 new homes at Land West Of Church Street Church Street Bolton (6 homes). Of the decisions, 1 was approved and 1 refused, while 83% were approved across Bolton.

BL5, Bolton · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Westhoughton

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New applications

  • Planning application0.3 miles

    Outline plans at 4 Spinney Way Bolton

    CERTIFICATE OF LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT (S192) FOR THE PROPOSED ADDITIONAL USE OF THE PROPERTY (CLASS C3) AS A PRIVATE HIRE SINGLE OPERATOR TAXI BASE FOR 1 VEHICLE

    4 Spinney Way Bolton BL5 3FL
  • Planning application1.1 miles

    Rear extension at 455 Bolton Road Bolton

    ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION TOGETHER WITH INSTALLATION OF RAISED DECKING AND BALUSTRADES

    455 Bolton Road Bolton BL5 3BJ
  • Planning application1.3 miles

    Change of use at 44 Lower Leigh Road Bolton

    CERTIFICATE OF LAWFULNESS PROPOSED (S192) FOR CHANGE OF USE FROM DWELLING (C3) TO (C3b) RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY FOR 6 NO. YOUNG PERSONS

    44 Lower Leigh Road Bolton BL5 2EH
  • Planning application1.3 miles

    Planning application at Ormstons Farm Wingates Lane Bolton

    EXTERNAL ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING BUILDING APPROVED UNDER PRIOR APPROVAL APPLICATION 00031/26

    Ormstons Farm Wingates Lane Bolton BL5 3LT
  • Planning application0.45 miles

    6 new homes at Land West Of Church Street Church Street Bolton

    ERECTION OF TWO STOREY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING COMPRISING 6 SELF CONTAINED FLATS

    Land West Of Church Street Church Street Bolton BL5 3QR

Decisions

Plus 1 minor item, such as tree work notices, on Westhoughton’s main page.

What kind of plans

Kind of planLast month
Outline plans2
Rear extension1
Change of use1
New homes1
Other2

Westhoughton against Bolton

Last monthWesthoughtonMiddle Bolton area
Applications and decisions73
New applications51
Decisions21
New homes applied for60
Approval rate–83% (all Bolton)

Applications and decisions worth knowing about; minor items such as tree work aren’t counted. An approval rate needs at least three decisions.

Nearby areas

AreaAllNewDecidedApprovedRefused
Westhoughton75211
Daisy Hill53211
Wingates22000
Chequerbent22000
Hunger Hill11000
Hag Fold11000
Hindley Green00000
See every Bolton area ranked, and the biggest housing schemes, on the planning in Bolton page. Figures come from the councils’ public planning records; tap any application for the details and the council’s own page.

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Questions people ask

How many planning applications are there in Westhoughton?

In the last month there were 5 new applications and 2 decisions worth knowing about within 1.5 miles of the middle of Westhoughton, ranking it 6th of 48 Bolton areas. The middle Bolton area had 3.

Are planning applications approved in Westhoughton?

In the last month 1 was approved and 1 refused near Westhoughton. Across Bolton, 83% of decided applications were approved.

What is the biggest planning application in Westhoughton?

In the last month, the biggest was 6 new homes at Land West Of Church Street Church Street Bolton: 6 homes, applied for on 28 Sept.