What percentage of planning applications does Bolsover approve?

Bolsover approves approximately 95% of planning applications, based on 2,173 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Bolsover decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 2,173 planning decisions published by Bolsover.

What is the refusal rate for Bolsover planning applications?

Bolsover refuses approximately 5% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in Bolsover?

The average planning application in Bolsover takes 11.5 weeks from validation to decision, which is above the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. Based on 2,147 applications with recorded submission and decision dates. See how Bolsover compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

Recent Planning Applications in Bolsover

Name: Bolsover Planning Decisions
Creator: PlanningLens
License: https://planninglens.co.uk/methodology.html

Every planning decision analysed from January 2020 to present.

2,173Decisions

95%Approved

106Refused

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Recent planning decisions in Bolsover

4 days ago

Erection of detached, single storey custom self-build dwelling

24/00177/FUL · Clowne East Ward

Approved

6 days ago

Erection of a single storey dwelling - custom self build

26/00039/FUL · Blackwell Ward

Approved

1 week ago

Infill of an existing parking area to create a new utility room and ground floor

26/00241/FUL · Barlborough Ward

Approved

1 week ago

Extension to front

26/00258/FUL · Blackwell Ward

Approved

1 week ago

Replacement windows, porch and door

26/00217/FUL · Ault Hucknall Ward

Approved

1 week ago

Change the use from a domestic residential dwelling (Use Class C3) to a small-sc

26/00145/FUL · Barlborough Ward

Approved

1 week ago

Replace wooden windows with UPVC

26/00137/FUL · Barlborough Ward

Approved

2 weeks ago

Installation of new summer house open structure to rear garden and new EV chargi

26/00050/FUL · Blackwell Ward

Approved

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About this data

This page analyses 2,173 planning decisions made by Bolsover from January 2020 to present. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the Bolsover planning approval rates page.

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