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Outbuilding approval rate in Bolton

Bolton approved 74.5% of outbuilding applications, based on 55 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

74.5%
outbuilding approval rate
55
Outbuilding decisions
41
Approved
14
Refused
85.7%
Bolton overall

Outbuilding applications are refused more often than the Bolton average (85.7%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How outbuilding compares in Bolton

Outbuilding (55 decided)
74.5%
Bolton all applications (4,630 decided)
85.7%

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Other project types in Bolton

Extension (General) (967 decided)
81.8%
Garage / Parking (393 decided)
85.2%
Rear Extension (305 decided)
84.3%
69.0%
New Build (254 decided)
80.7%
Side Extension (194 decided)
80.9%
Conservatory (165 decided)
91.5%
Dormer (163 decided)
79.1%
HMO (61 decided)
41.0%
Front Extension (56 decided)
75.0%
83.3%
Loft Conversion (28 decided)
71.4%
Flat Conversion (24 decided)
79.2%
Basement (11 decided)
54.5%
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