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Astley Bridge planning approval rate

Astley Bridge ward in Bolton has a 83.0% approval rate based on 305 planning decisions. Bolton overall: 85.5%.

Last updated: August 2026

83.0%
ward approval rate
305
Decisions
253
Approved
52
Refused
85.5%
Bolton average

Astley Bridge is 2.5 percentage points below the Bolton average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.

How Astley Bridge compares

Astley Bridge ward (305 decided)
83.0%
Bolton overall (4,833 decided)
85.5%
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Recent decisions in Astley Bridge

DEMOLITION OF EXISTING DWELLING, DETACHED GARAGE AND ERECTION OF 1 NO. DWELLING. · Fri 07 Aug 2026
Approved
INSTALLATION OF HARDSTANDING FOR CREATION OF 3 NO. CAR PARKING SPACES. · Fri 31 Jul 2026
Refused
ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION · Wed 22 Jul 2026
Approved
ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY SIDE EXTENSION TOGETHER WITH CONVERSION OF GARAGE INTO · Fri 17 Jul 2026
Refused
LISTED BUILDING CONSENT FOR MODIFICTION OF FRONT TIMBER OPEN PORCH TO CANOPY, DO · Fri 17 Jul 2026
Approved

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