Horwich North East planning approval rate
Horwich North East ward in Bolton has a 89.1% approval rate based on 128 planning decisions. Bolton overall: 80.4%.
Last updated: September 2026
Horwich North East is 8.7 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 Horwich North East compares
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Recent decisions in Horwich North East
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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