171 Church Road Bolton BL1 6HH Data via plota.co.uk

21615/25 - Householder Application for pl. permissi Approved

Proposal

ERECTION OF TWO STOREY REAR EXTENSION WITH EXTERNAL STAIR CASE AND DEMOLITION OF EXISTING GARAGE. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
30 Dec 2025
Validated
14 Jan 2026
Consultation
22 Jan 2026
Approved
27 Mar 2026

Approved on 27 Mar 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 7 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Bolton
Application type
Householder Application for pl. permissi
Postcode
BL1 6HH
Received
30 Dec 2025
Validated
14 Jan 2026
Ward
Smithills
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
11 Mar 2026
Decision
Approve subject to conditions
Decision date
27 Mar 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Agent
ADA PLANS AND ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES LTD

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14117308
Neighbours
14 Jan 2026
Consultation
22 Jan 2026
Comments by
12 Feb 2026
Env. assessment
No
Bolton
Planning Authority Score
2.4/10
Poor
#252 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Bolton is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #241 out of 292. Bolton is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 83% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 83% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Bolton decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
81%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #246 of 292
83%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #253 of 292
48%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #241 of 292
44%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #172 of 292
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