Oak Lodge Morris Farm Pocket Nook Road Bolton BL6 4HW
Deposited
00462/26
Description
RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF SIDE DORMER AND REPLACEMENT OF 3 NO. SKY LIGHTS, ERECTION OF FRONT, REAR EXTENSION AND OUTBUILDING TOGETHER WITH INSTALLATION OF REAR DORMER AND BOUNDARY WALL.
2.7/10
Planning Authority Score
#237 of 277
Bolton is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #208 out of 277. 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%) #233 of 277
83%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #240 of 277
58%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #208 of 277
44%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #163 of 277
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