Westhoughton South planning approval rate
Westhoughton South ward in Bolton has a 82.6% approval rate based on 132 planning decisions. Bolton overall: 85.4%.
Last updated: September 2026
82.6%
ward approval rate
132
Decisions
109
Approved
23
Refused
85.4%
Bolton average
Westhoughton South is 2.8 percentage points below the Bolton average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Westhoughton South compares
Westhoughton South ward
82.6%
Bolton overall
85.4%
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Recent decisions in Westhoughton South
CONVERSION OF GARAGE TO HABITABLE ROOM. · Wed 01 Jul 2026
DEMOLITION OF EXISTING GARAGE AND CONSERVATORY TOGETHER WITH ERECTION OF SINGLE · Mon 15 Jun 2026
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