Astley Bridge planning approval rate
Astley Bridge ward in Bolton has a 82.8% approval rate based on 308 planning decisions. Bolton overall: 85.3%.
Last updated: September 2026
82.8%
ward approval rate
308
Decisions
255
Approved
53
Refused
85.3%
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
82.8%
Bolton overall
85.3%
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Recent decisions in Astley Bridge
ERECTION OF 1NO. DETACHED DWELLING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS · Mon 24 Aug 2026
DEMOLITION OF EXISTING DWELLING, DETACHED GARAGE AND ERECTION OF 1 NO. DWELLING. · Fri 07 Aug 2026
INSTALLATION OF HARDSTANDING FOR CREATION OF 3 NO. CAR PARKING SPACES. · Fri 31 Jul 2026
ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION · Wed 22 Jul 2026
ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY SIDE EXTENSION TOGETHER WITH CONVERSION OF GARAGE INTO · Fri 17 Jul 2026
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