Bury West - Elton planning approval rate
Bury West - Elton ward in Bury has a 94.2% approval rate based on 259 planning decisions. Bury overall: 90.6%.
Last updated: June 2026
94.2%
ward approval rate
259
Decisions
244
Approved
15
Refused
90.6%
Bury average
Bury West - Elton sits slightly above the Bury average, with a 3.6 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Bury West - Elton compares
Bury West - Elton ward
94.2%
Bury overall
90.6%
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Recent decisions in Bury West - Elton
Prior approval for proposed single storey rear extension. · Thu 11 Jun 2026
Two storey rear extension · Fri 29 May 2026
Two storey rear extension; First floor side/front extension; Single storey front · Wed 27 May 2026
Lawful development certificate for proposed change of use from dwellinghouse (Us · Fri 22 May 2026
Hip to gable roof extension at side with loft conversion and rear dormer; Single · Mon 18 May 2026
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