211 Manchester Road Bolton BL4 8QL

Decided 21548/25
Council
Bolton
Date received
12 Dec 2025
Date validated
14 Jan 2026
Postcode
BL4 8QL

Description

CHANGE OF USE FROM RETAIL SHOP TO 6 NO. BEDROOM HMO (C4) FOR 6 OCCUPANTS TOGETHER WITH ERECTION OF REAR DORMER.

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Bolton
Planning Authority Score
2.4/10
Poor
#243 of 282 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Bolton is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #234 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.

One of the strictest councils
only 83% approved vs 90% nationally
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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
48%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #234 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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings

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