Farnworth South planning approval rate
Farnworth South ward in Bolton has a 56.8% approval rate based on 44 planning decisions. Bolton overall: 85.7%.
Last updated: June 2026
56.8%
ward approval rate
44
Decisions
25
Approved
19
Refused
85.7%
Bolton average
Farnworth South is 28.9 percentage points below the Bolton average, placing it among the stricter wards in Bolton. Checking what gets approved nearby before applying is particularly important here.
How Farnworth South compares
Farnworth South ward
56.8%
Bolton overall
85.7%
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Recent decisions in Farnworth South
ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY SIDE EXTENSION · Wed 27 May 2026
CHANGE OF USE OF PART GROUND FLOOR FROM RESIDENTIAL DWELLING TO RETAIL UNIT (USE · Fri 08 May 2026
ERECTION OF TWO STOREY SIDE EXTENSION · Tue 14 Apr 2026
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