2 Fairhaven Avenue Westhoughton Bolton BL5 3HE

Awaiting decision 00244/26
Council
Date received
13 Feb 2026
Date validated
13 Feb 2026
Postcode
BL5 3HE

Description

DEMOLITION OF REAR EXTENSION AND ERECTION OF PORCH, TWO STOREY SIDE EXTENSIONS TOGETHER WITH ERECTION OF DETACHED GARAGE AND BOUNDARY TREATMENTS.

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