70 Scholes Lane, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 0AQ Data via plota.co.uk

73831 - Full Registered

Proposal

Two storey/single storey rear extension: Hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer cladding and front velux windows; Front porch; Render to all elevations Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
3 Nov 2026
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Validated
9 Nov 2026
✓
Consultation
9 Nov 2026
Decision
Expected by 4 Jan 2027

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision between 18 Dec 2026 and 26 Dec 2026, from Bury's recent extensions.

Comments are open until 3 Dec 2026

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Site constraints 6

Article 4 direction
Bury borough HMO. Named permitted development rights are withdrawn here.
An Article 4 direction withdraws particular permitted development rights, so work that would normally need no application needs one here. Not every council has published its directions.
Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 2; 1 listed building within 150 m; Coalfield, development low risk area; Inside the Prestwich built-up area; Air quality management area 70 m away: Bury AQMA.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 10 November 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the Mining Remediation Authority, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Building

Floor area110 m² (1,184 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (60 out of 100), could reach C
PropertySemi-detached house, 5 habitable rooms
Built1930 to 1949
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsCavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in September 2026, the latest held for this property, matched to this application by its address. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Bury
Application type
Full
Postcode
M25 0AQ
Received
3 Nov 2026
Validated
9 Nov 2026
Ward
Prestwich - Sedgley
Case officer
Show
Target decision
4 Jan 2027
Applicant
Show
Agent
Blu Room Architecture

Decision outlook

Day 2 of the 56-day target. Bury usually decides extensions by day 43.

Day 254 days to the 56-day target
85%decided within 8 weeks
93%approved
491decided in the last year

Plota live figures for extensions decided by Bury in the last twelve months, from validation. Bury decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 10 Nov 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15343748
Planning Portal ref
PP-15343748
Neighbours
9 Nov 2026
Consultation
9 Nov 2026
Comments by
3 Dec 2026
Statutory expiry
4 Jan 2027
Env. assessment
No
Bury
Planning Authority Score
7.5/10
Good
#41 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Bury is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #61 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Bury decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
86%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #191 of 296
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #99 of 296
76%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #61 of 296
32%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #64 of 296
59%
Minor dwellings approved
61 decided (1-9 homes)
78%
Major dwellings approved
9 decided (10+ homes)
79%
Change of use approved
63 decided
757
Total decisions
109 refused in the year to March 2026

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.