Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in Bolton is 50.9% — that's the difference between near-certainty and a coin flip. What you build matters as much as where you build it.
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| # | Type | Decisions | Approved | Refused | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conservatory | 182 | 166 | 16 | 91.2% |
| 2 | Wraparound Extension | 44 | 38 | 6 | 86.4% |
| 3 | Rear Extension | 380 | 324 | 56 | 85.3% |
| 4 | Garage / Parking | 441 | 367 | 74 | 83.2% |
| 5 | Side Extension | 248 | 206 | 42 | 83.1% |
| 6 | Extension (General) | 995 | 810 | 185 | 81.4% |
| 7 | New Build | 283 | 226 | 57 | 79.9% |
| 8 | Dormer | 176 | 140 | 36 | 79.5% |
| 9 | Flat Conversion | 24 | 19 | 5 | 79.2% |
| 10 | Front Extension | 71 | 55 | 16 | 77.5% |
| 11 | Loft Conversion | 31 | 23 | 8 | 74.2% |
| 12 | Outbuilding | 67 | 48 | 19 | 71.6% |
| 13 | Change of Use (Residential) | 308 | 206 | 102 | 66.9% |
| 14 | HMO | 72 | 29 | 43 | 40.3% |
A conservatory application has a 91.2% approval rate. HMO? Just 40.3%.
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431 planning applications in Bolton have been refused since 2020. Many of those homeowners had already paid for drawings and application fees. A free, property-specific report shows you what gets approved — and what gets refused — near your property.
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