Crompton planning approval rate
Crompton ward in Bolton has a 81.3% approval rate based on 171 planning decisions. Bolton overall: 85.3%.
Last updated: September 2026
81.3%
ward approval rate
171
Decisions
139
Approved
32
Refused
85.3%
Bolton average
Crompton is 4.0 percentage points below the Bolton average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Crompton compares
Crompton ward
81.3%
Bolton overall
85.3%
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Recent decisions in Crompton
No recent comparable residential decisions found for this ward specifically. Check the council-level data for a broader view.
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