Bp Firwood Service Station 319 Crompton Way Bolton BL2 3AE

Deposited 00027/26
Council
Date received
8 Jan 2026
Date validated
3 Mar 2026
Postcode
BL2 3AE

Description

PART CHANGE OF USE TO PETROL FILLING STATION, INSTALLATION OF EXTERNAL LAUNDRY UNIT, ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY SIDE, PART SINGLE PART TWO STOREY REAR EXTENSION WITH THE INSTALLATION OF 2 NO. JET WASH BAYS AND THE SITING OF A RETAINING WALL WITH THE ASSOCIATED LANDSCAPING AND HARD STANDING.

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