Ramsbottom planning approval rate
Ramsbottom ward in Bury has a 89.9% approval rate based on 483 planning decisions. Bury overall: 90.6%.
Last updated: June 2026
89.9%
ward approval rate
483
Decisions
434
Approved
49
Refused
90.6%
Bury average
Ramsbottom is broadly in line with the Bury average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Ramsbottom compares
Ramsbottom ward
89.9%
Bury overall
90.6%
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Recent decisions in Ramsbottom
Application for permission in principle for erection of up to 9 no. dwellings. · Thu 18 Jun 2026
Single storey side extension · Fri 05 Jun 2026
Removal of existing rear conservatory with alterations to rear fenestration and · Tue 02 Jun 2026
Lawful Development Certificate For Proposed Single Storey Rear Extension · Fri 22 May 2026
Lawful development certificate for proposed use - two dwellings into one and pro · Fri 22 May 2026
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