Newlands/Retreat 315-323 Chorley New Road Bolton BL1 5BP

Deposited 00460/26
Council
Date received
12 Mar 2026
Date validated
12 Mar 2026
Postcode
BL1 5BP

Description

THE USE OF THE APPLICATION SITE FOR MEDICAL AND BUSINESS CENTRE USES AND FOR COMMUNITY BASED MEETING, WELL-BEING, EDUCATION, MEDITATION, PRAYER, AND ACTIVITY USES TOGETHER WITH THE ERECTION OF SIDE PORCH AND PERMANENT RETENTION OF THE CANOPY OVER THE OUTDOOR SEATING AREAS AS TEMPORARILY APPROVED UNDER APPLICATION 09428/20.

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