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Westhoughton North planning approval rate

Westhoughton North ward in Bolton has a 89.1% approval rate based on 137 planning decisions. Bolton overall: 85.7%.

Last updated: June 2026

89.1%
ward approval rate
137
Decisions
122
Approved
15
Refused
85.7%
Bolton average

Westhoughton North sits slightly above the Bolton average, with a 3.4 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.

How Westhoughton North compares

Westhoughton North ward (137 decided)
89.1%
Bolton overall (4,630 decided)
85.7%
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Recent decisions in Westhoughton North

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