M28 planning approval rate
The M28 postcode area falls under Bury council, which has a 91.2% planning approval rate based on 4,896 decisions.
Last updated: April 2026
91.2%
Bury approval rate
What this means for M28
If you're planning a project in the M28 area, your application will be decided by Bury council. Based on historical data, around 8.8% of applications are refused. The approval rate varies by ward and application type — use our free tool to check your specific property.
What gets approved near your property?
In Bury, 1 in 11 applications are refused. Your PlanningLens Pro Report gives you 17 pages of intelligence specific to your property:
✓ Ward-level approval rates for your exact area
✓ Common refusal reasons in Bury
✓ Your 10 nearest comparable planning decisions
✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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✓ Common refusal reasons in Bury
✓ Your 10 nearest comparable planning decisions
✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 4,896 decisions.
Bury approval by application type
Full
94.4%
Other
87.0%
Certificate of Lawfulness
87.6%
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82.8%
Discharge of Conditions
97.7%
Listed Building
94.1%
Prior Approval
100.0%