Heaton And Lostock planning approval rate
Heaton And Lostock ward in Bolton has a 90.1% approval rate based on 464 planning decisions. Bolton overall: 80.4%.
Last updated: September 2026
Heaton And Lostock is 9.7 percentage points above the Bolton average, making it one of the more permissive wards in this council area. Applications here have historically faced lower refusal rates.
How Heaton And Lostock compares
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Recent decisions in Heaton And Lostock
No recent comparable residential decisions found for this ward specifically. Check the council-level data for a broader view.
What gets approved near your property?
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