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New Build approval rate in Bolton

Bolton approved 88.1% of new build applications, based on 168 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

88.1%
new build approval rate
168
New Build decisions
148
Approved
20
Refused
87.8%
Bolton overall

New Build applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Bolton average (87.8%).

How new build compares in Bolton

New Build (168 decided)
88.1%
Bolton all applications (3,753 decided)
87.8%

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Other project types in Bolton

Extension (General) (838 decided)
82.8%
Garage / Parking (266 decided)
89.1%
78.5%
Rear Extension (149 decided)
87.9%
Conservatory (131 decided)
93.9%
Dormer (104 decided)
82.7%
Side Extension (91 decided)
85.7%
Outbuilding (28 decided)
78.6%
HMO (21 decided)
71.4%
Flat Conversion (21 decided)
81.0%
Loft Conversion (17 decided)
76.5%
Front Extension (16 decided)
93.8%
83.3%
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