18 Druids Close Bolton BL7 9RF

Deposited 00521/26
Council
Date received
23 Mar 2026
Date validated
23 Mar 2026
Postcode
BL7 9RF

Description

DEMOLITION OF GARAGE AND CONSERVATORY, ERECTION OF TWO STOREY SIDE/REAR EXTENSION, RAISE OF EAVES HEIGHT, ALTERATIONS TO FRONT ELEVATION, RENDER AND RELOCATION OF GARAGE

2.6/10
Planning Authority Score
#243 of 282

Bolton is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #212 out of 282. Bolton is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 83% approved vs 90% nationally.

Bolton decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
81%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #238 of 282
83%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #245 of 282
58%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #212 of 282
44%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #166 of 282
68%
Minor dwellings approved
63 decided (1-9 homes)
82%
Major dwellings approved
11 decided (10+ homes)
64%
Change of use approved
94 decided
981
Total decisions
191 refused in 2025