40 Bolton Road Bolton BL5 3DG

1. 26 Aug 2026

   Received by Bolton

2. 26 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 21 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Bolton took a median of 74 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Bolton for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

This page mirrors an entry on the statutory planning register that Bolton is required to keep. The published feed for this record does not state which type of application it is, which is common for older entries and for some council systems; the register entry on the council portal will say, alongside the case officer and any consultation dates.

Every planning application follows the same broad path: submission, validation, publicity, then a decision by officers or committee. Our guide to planning application types explains the common types and what each can approve.

• White Lion 2 Market Street Westhoughton Bolton BL5 3AN

  00090/26 Submitted 19 Jan 2026 59m away

  ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION AND EXTENSION TO BEER GARDEN TOGETHER WITH WIDENING OF ACCESS TO CAR PARK AND INTERNAL ALTERATIONS

  Granted Full applications Extension 14 docs
  Small domestic

• Westhoughton Town Hall Library Street Westhoughton Bolton BL5 3AT

  11576/21 Submitted 22 Jun 2021 81m away

  PROVISION OF A NEW AIR SOURCE HEAT PUMP SUPPLEMENTING EXISTING MECHANICAL SERVICES TO BUILDING

  Granted Full applications 6 docs

• 3 Market Street Westhoughton Bolton BL5 3AH

  13232/22 Submitted 24 Feb 2022 89m away

  ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO SIDE TOGETHER WITH DEMOLITION OF EXISTING CARPORT AND ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY GARAGE.

  Decided Full applications Extension Demolition 6 docs
  Small domestic

• Westhoughton Town Hall Market Street Westhoughton Bolton BL5 3AW

  18541/24 Submitted 2 Jul 2024 94m away

  INSTALLATION OF AN AIR SOURCE HEAT PUMP TO REAR (NORTH) ELEVATION

  Withdrawn Full applications 8 docs

• Westhoughton Town Hall Market Street Westhoughton Bolton BL5 3AT

  15639/23 Submitted 16 Mar 2023 96m away

  CERTIFICATE OF LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT (S192) FOR THE PROPOSED OPERATION: INSTALLATION OF EXTERNAL 230MM DIAMETER FLUE, BLACK POWDER-COATED FINISH, TO REAR ELEVATION OF THE TOWN HALL

  Decided Lawful development 5 docs

• 22 Market Street Westhoughton Bolton BL5 3AN

  18351/24 Submitted 3 Jun 2024 121m away

  PARTIAL CHANGE OF USE FROM SALON (CLASS E(c)) TO FORM AN ADDITIONAL RETAIL UNIT (CLASS E(a)) AND SALON (CLASS E(c)) TOGETHER WITH EXTERNAL ALTERATIONS

  Granted Full applications 6 docs