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Kearsley planning approval rate

Kearsley ward in Bolton has a 87.8% approval rate based on 131 planning decisions. Bolton overall: 85.4%.

Last updated: September 2026

87.8%
ward approval rate
131
Decisions
115
Approved
16
Refused
85.4%
Bolton average

Kearsley sits slightly above the Bolton average, with a 2.4 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.

How Kearsley compares

Kearsley ward (131 decided)
87.8%
Bolton overall (4,935 decided)
85.4%
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Recent decisions in Kearsley

DEMOLITION OF CONSERVATORY AND ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY SIDE AND REAR EXTENSION · Tue 08 Sep 2026
Approved
CHANGE OF USE FROM RETAIL SHOP TO 5 NO. BEDROOM HMO (C4) FOR 5 OCCUPANTS TOGETHE · Wed 08 Jul 2026
Refused
ERECTION OF A SINGLE-STOREY EXTENSION TO SIDE AND ALTERATION TO THE SIZE OF FIRS · Thu 25 Jun 2026
Approved
DEMOLITION OF EXISTING GARAGE AND ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY SIDE AND REAR EXTENS · Thu 25 Jun 2026
Approved
DEMOLITION AND REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING BOUNDARY WALL TOGETHER WITH ENLARGEMENT O · Thu 18 Jun 2026
Approved

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