Veolia Es (Uk) Ltd Turton Street Bolton BL1 2TF

Decided 21607/25
Council
Date received
24 Dec 2025
Date validated
13 Jan 2026
Postcode
BL1 2TF

Description

ERECTION OF ANCILLARY OFFICE BUILDING TOGETHER WITH ENLARGEMENT AND CONTINUED USE OF CAR PARK FACILITY TO INCREASE CAPACITY FROM 15-19 VEHICLES, ERECTION OF BOUNDARY WALL AND SETTING BACK OF ENTRANCE GATES

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