Westhoughton North planning approval rate
Westhoughton North ward in Bolton has a 88.5% approval rate based on 139 planning decisions. Bolton overall: 85.3%.
Last updated: September 2026
88.5%
ward approval rate
139
Decisions
123
Approved
16
Refused
85.3%
Bolton average
Westhoughton North sits slightly above the Bolton average, with a 3.2 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Westhoughton North compares
Westhoughton North ward
88.5%
Bolton overall
85.3%
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Recent decisions in Westhoughton North
No recent comparable residential decisions found for this ward specifically. Check the council-level data for a broader view.
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