Farnworth planning approval rate
Farnworth ward in Bolton has a 89.1% approval rate based on 64 planning decisions. Bolton overall: 85.3%.
Last updated: September 2026
89.1%
ward approval rate
64
Decisions
57
Approved
7
Refused
85.3%
Bolton average
Farnworth sits slightly above the Bolton average, with a 3.8 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Farnworth compares
Farnworth ward
89.1%
Bolton overall
85.3%
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Recent decisions in Farnworth
ERECTION OF 1 NO. DWELLING. · Wed 10 Jun 2026
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