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Bury planning applications

2,879 applications. 85% approved. 53 days to decide.

As of September 2026, PlanIndex holds 2,879 planning applications from Bury. 379 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 85% of clear-cut outcomes approved.

379
Decided 12 months to September 2026
549
New applications 12 months to September 2026
178
Awaiting decision

Bury takes a median of 53 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.

All applications

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  • 73635 Awaiting decision

    11 Crompton Close, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 1BU

    Lawful Development Certificate for proposed single storey rear extension

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026
  • 73632 Awaiting decision

    Land Adjacent to 12 Holthouse Road, Tottington, Bury, BL8 3JP

    Erection of 1.no 4 bedroom detached dwelling.

    Submitted 9 Sep 2026
  • 73629 Awaiting decision

    33 Harris Drive, Bury, BL9 8PS

    Single Storey Front Extension & Render of the Front of Property

    Submitted 9 Sep 2026
  • 73627 Awaiting decision

    23 Whitburn Drive, Bury, BL8 1EH

    Erection of a single-storey rear extension

    Submitted 8 Sep 2026
  • 73626 Awaiting decision

    17A St Margarets Road, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 2GT

    Single storey rear extension connecting to existing outbuilding

    Submitted 8 Sep 2026
  • 73624 Awaiting decision

    12 Rochford Avenue, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 7PS

    Single-storey rear extension.

    Submitted 8 Sep 2026
  • 73619 Awaiting decision

    29 Eastleigh Road, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 0BX

    First floor partial rear extension

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026
  • 73618 Awaiting decision

    The Rectory, Church Lane, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 1AN

    Application to discharge conditions 3 (Details/Samples of the garage doors/bricks to be used in t...

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026
  • 73620 Awaiting decision

    15 Highfield Road, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 3AQ

    Demolition of existing rear extension/ conservatory. Erection of single storey rear extension

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026
  • 73621 Awaiting decision

    Coachmans Corner, 10 Bridge Hall Drive, Bury, BL9 7NX

    Raise roof ridge height to side elevation with 2 no. front dormers with juliette balconies and 1 ...

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026
  • 73617 Awaiting decision

    Millwood Primary Special School, School Street, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 3BW

    Application to discharge conditions 8 (turning facilities), 9 (car parking), 12 (landscaping), 13...

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026
  • 73610 Awaiting decision

    34 Stanway Road, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 8FX

    Single storey side/rear extension with render; Front porch

    Submitted 4 Sep 2026
  • 73615 Awaiting decision

    1 Newham Drive, Bury, BL8 2EH

    Lawful Development Certificate for proposed rear single storey extension linking to existing gara...

    Submitted 4 Sep 2026
  • 73616 Awaiting decision

    50 Craigwell Road, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 0FE

    Erection of a garden fence

    Submitted 4 Sep 2026
  • 73612 Awaiting decision

    Higher Redisher Farm, Redisher Lane, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL8 4HX

    Application for permission in principle for 1 no. Dwelling

    Submitted 4 Sep 2026
  • 73608 Awaiting decision

    T G I Fridays, Valley Park Road, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 3TG

    3x Internally Illuminated Signs - 1no. 'Nando's' lettering fascia sign, 1no. projecting Barci sig...

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026
  • 73607 Awaiting decision

    T G I Fridays, Valley Park Road, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 3TG

    Alterations to facade; External seating; Replacement advertisements; Replacement plant.

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026
  • 73609 Awaiting decision

    253 Bury New Rd, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 9PB

    Lawful Development Certificate for proposed development of 10no. electric vehicle charging bays; ...

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026
  • 73606 Awaiting decision

    32 Barnhill Road, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 9NH

    Two storey bay windows to front elevation; Addition of pitched roofs to existing front and rear e...

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026
  • 73604 Awaiting decision

    Land at Harper Fold Road & Canute Street, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 3BX

    Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 72750 (Erection of 2 no. dwellin...

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026
  • 73601 Awaiting decision

    Bury Interchange and land bounded by Pyramid Park/East Lancashire railway line, Knowsley Place/Duke Street, Bury, BL9 0EJ

    Application to discharge condition 6 ( surface water drainage scheme and a foul water drainage sc...

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026
  • 73599 Awaiting decision

    21 Ferndale Avenue, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 7GP

    Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) on planning permission 72664 (Raise roof ridge height o...

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026
  • 73597 Awaiting decision

    Unit 3, Roach Bank Road, Bury, BL9 8RY

    Application to discharge condition 8 (method statement) on planning permission 68897

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026
  • 73596 Awaiting decision

    129 Walmersley Old Road, Bury, BL9 6SB

    Prior Approval for proposed additional floor to existing house

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026
  • 73603 Awaiting decision

    QUARRY BROOKFOLD LANE BOLTON BL2 4LT

    Article 18 consultation from Bolton Council (01588/26) - VARIATION OF CONDITION 2 (WINNING AND WO...

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026
  • 73602 Awaiting decision

    BOWLEE PLAYING FIELDS, HEYWOOD OLD ROAD, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 4SD

    Article 18 consultation from Rochdale Council (PL/2026/0738) - Demolition and replacement of comm...

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026
  • 73594 Awaiting decision

    Bridgehall, Hawkshaw Lane, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL8 4LD

    Lawful Development Certificate for proposed replacement of existing wooden garage with stone garage.

    Submitted 1 Sep 2026
  • 73592 Awaiting decision

    21 Thetford Close, Bury, BL8 1XB

    Lawful development certificate for proposed demolition of existing detached outbuilding and remov...

    Submitted 1 Sep 2026
  • 73591 Awaiting decision

    Spurr House, Pole Lane, Bury, BL9 8QL

    Application to discharge condition 8 (Dusk Survey Results) of planning permission 72240

    Submitted 28 Aug 2026
  • 73586 Awaiting decision

    Land at Westminster Avenue, Radcliffe, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 3WD

    Application to discharge condition 9 (approved plans) of planning permission 71464

    Submitted 27 Aug 2026
  • 73588 Awaiting decision

    31 Brammay Drive, Tottington, Bury, BL8 3HS

    Single storey side extension

    Submitted 27 Aug 2026
  • 73585 Awaiting decision

    182 Rochdale Road, Pimhole, Bury, BL9 7HP

    Two storey side extension; Single storey rear extension

    Submitted 27 Aug 2026
  • 73587 Awaiting decision

    31 Park Lane, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 7HL

    First floor side extension; Loft conversion with rear dormer and juliet balcony; Additional car p...

    Submitted 27 Aug 2026
  • 73584 Awaiting decision

    46 Moss Shaw Way, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 3NR

    Lawful Development Certificate for proposed garage conversion, retaining a reduced area of the ga...

    Submitted 26 Aug 2026
  • 73583 Awaiting decision

    22 Northleach Close, Bury, BL8 1QD

    Two storey side extension; Single storey side and rear extension; Front and rear dormers

    Submitted 26 Aug 2026
  • 73577 Awaiting decision

    Meadow Head, Bradshaw Road, Walshaw, Tottington, Bury, BL8 3PP

    Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) and Condition 3 (Materials) of planning permission 7289...

    Submitted 25 Aug 2026
  • 73573 Awaiting decision

    2 Swinton Crescent, Bury, BL9 8PA

    Single storey side and rear extension

    Submitted 25 Aug 2026
  • 73576 Awaiting decision

    The Art Picture House, Haymarket Street, Bury, BL9 0AY

    Application to discharge condition 3 (bar front timbers) of planning permission 72117.

    Submitted 25 Aug 2026
  • 73578 Awaiting decision

    The Art Picture House, Haymarket Street, Bury, BL9 0AY

    Application to discharge condition 6 (ground floor lighting) of planning permission 72117.

    Submitted 25 Aug 2026
  • 73579 Awaiting decision

    The Art Picture House, Haymarket Street, Bury, BL9 0AY

    Application to discharge condition 7 (ground floor flooring) of planning permission 72117.

    Submitted 25 Aug 2026
  • 73580 Awaiting decision

    The Art Picture House, Haymarket Street, Bury, BL9 0AY

    Application to discharge condition 8 (wood panelling) of planning permission 72117

    Submitted 25 Aug 2026
  • 73581 Awaiting decision

    The Art Picture House, Haymarket Street, Bury, BL9 0AY

    Application to discharge condition 9 (second floor lighting) of planning permission 72117.

    Submitted 25 Aug 2026
  • 73582 Awaiting decision

    The Art Picture House, Haymarket Street, Bury, BL9 0AY

    Application to discharge condition 10 (Ground Floor Furnishings Materials) of planning permission...

    Submitted 25 Aug 2026
  • 73572 Awaiting decision

    Unit 3, Millett Street, Bury, BL9 0JA

    Proposed change of use of a vacant industrial unit to a motorcycle MOT testing centre (Class B2).

    Submitted 25 Aug 2026
  • 73574 Awaiting decision

    Gorsehill, 94 Starling Road, Radcliffe, Bury, BL8 2HH

    Application for Permission in Principle for the construction of 1 no. single detatched dwelling

    Submitted 25 Aug 2026
  • 73569 Awaiting decision

    Unsworth Cricket And Tennis Club Ltd, Pole Lane, Bury, BL9 8QL

    Application to discharge condition no.13 (Construction Traffic Management Plan) & BNG of planning...

    Submitted 24 Aug 2026
  • 73568 Awaiting decision

    47 Oxford Street, Pimhole, Bury, BL9 7EL

    Single storey rear extension; Flat roof rear dormer

    Submitted 24 Aug 2026
  • 73571 Awaiting decision

    1 Jackdaw Road, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL8 4ER

    Garage conversion; Front porch

    Submitted 24 Aug 2026
  • 73565 Awaiting decision

    68 Pole Lane, Bury, BL9 8PX

    Demolition of conservatory; Single storey rear extension

    Submitted 21 Aug 2026
  • 73566 Awaiting decision

    3 Fletcher Fold Road, Bury, BL9 9RX

    Demolition of single storey side extension; Two storey side extension; Single storey front and re...

    Submitted 21 Aug 2026

Older applications, page 2 of 58

Recent decisions

Data to September 2026

  • 73376 Granted

    Chadwicks Of Bury Ltd, Villiers Street, Bury, BL9 6BS

    Installation of new first floor window openings, 3 no. to west elevation, 2 no. to both south & e...

    Decided 14 Sep 2026
  • 73089 Granted

    Longfield Shopping Centre/Car Park, Fairfax Road Car Park and adjoining land at Bury New Road, Rectory Lane and Fairfax Road, Prestwich

    Application to part discharge condition 17 (Hard and Soft Landscaping), condition 44 (detailed li...

    Decided 14 Sep 2026
  • 73456 Granted

    399 Bass Lane, Summerseat, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL9 5NR

    Change of use of land from paddock to domestic curtilage with garden shed.

    Decided 11 Sep 2026
  • 73459 Granted

    399 Bass Lane, Summerseat, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL9 5NR

    Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) on planning permission 70983 (Replacement two storey ga...

    Decided 11 Sep 2026
  • 73487 Refused

    The Car Depot, Derby Way, Bury, BL9 0NJ

    Change of Use from Car Showroom (Class Sui Generis) to Indoor Sport, Recreation or Fitness to use...

    Decided 11 Sep 2026
  • 73500 Granted

    20 Brookthorpe Road, Bury, BL8 3AD

    Application for permission in principle for 1 no. dwelling

    Decided 11 Sep 2026
  • 73432 Granted

    79 Countess Lane, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 3NH

    Loft conversion with front and rear dormers

    Decided 11 Sep 2026
  • 73365 Granted

    Ground Floor And Basement, 69 Sandy Lane, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 9PS

    Installation of a new basement window and door to rear elevation; Disabled access ramp with handr...

    Decided 11 Sep 2026
  • 73413 Granted

    12 Hey Croft, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 7HX

    Single storey rear extension; two storey side extension; front porch

    Decided 11 Sep 2026
  • 73427 Granted

    30 Sunny Bank Road, Bury, BL9 8HF

    Dormer extension on the side elevation

    Decided 11 Sep 2026

The full record

Decisions between 2017 and 2026

PlanIndex holds 2,698 decisions from Bury between 2017 and 2026, part of 2,879 applications on record. Over that period 92% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 2,304 granted against 208 refused. The busiest single year was 2020, with 1,028 applications recorded.

The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.

From the archive

Earliest records shown in full

  • 60877 Granted

    1 Vale Drive, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 9RX

    Extension to existing detached garage and conversion to annexe

    Decided 19 Jan 2017 Full applications
  • 60868 Granted

    Gate House, Holcombe Old Road, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL8 4NG

    Single storey extension at side and replacement of existing flat roof over existing extension with pitched roof

    Decided 24 Jan 2017 Full applications
  • 60959 Granted

    Woodberry House, Wesley Street, Tottington, Bury, BL8 3SD

    Variation of condition no. 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 59606 to amend levels and position of plots 5-8

    Decided 26 Jan 2017 Full applications
  • 60980 Granted

    3 Hardys Drive, Radcliffe, M26 2TL

    Single storey extension at rear

    Decided 23 Feb 2017 Full applications
  • 61176 Granted

    Gate House, Holcombe Old Road, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL8 4NG

    Single storey extension at side / rear. Replacement of existing flat roof over existing extension with pitched roof. Partial flat roof to rear part of extension

    Decided 3 Apr 2017 Full applications
  • 62623 Granted

    Chapel Court, Wesley Street, Tottington, Bury, BL8 3SD

    Non material amendment following grant of planning permission 60959 for repositioning of the retaining wall to the rears of plots 5 - 8 to allow level gardens

    Decided 18 Apr 2018 Amendments
  • 63717 Withdrawn

    St Pauls Vicarage, Fir Street, Bury, BL9 7QG

    Outline application for the erection of 3 no. dwellings

    Decided 12 Mar 2019 Outline
  • 63783 Refused

    65 Lowes Road, Bury, BL9 6PJ

    Lawful development certificate for proposed single storey rear extension

    Decided 13 Mar 2019 Lawful development
  • 63757 Granted

    16 Hardys Drive, Radcliffe, M26 2TL

    Lawful development certificate for proposed single storey rear extension to form additional living accommodation

    Decided 13 Mar 2019 Lawful development
  • 63735 Granted

    34 Lichfield Drive, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 0HX

    Two storey extension at side/rear and single storey extension at rear

    Decided 25 Mar 2019 Full applications

Decision speed

12 months to September 2026, where both dates are published

  1. Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 216 57%
  2. 8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 100 26%
  3. Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 63 17%

Planning agents in Bury

The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.

  1. Thorp Design Services Ltd 95% granted overall 130
  2. I. Planning Services 81% granted overall 67
  3. Gold Sketch Studios Ltd 86% granted overall 61
  4. PPY design Ltd 95% granted overall 56
  5. Northside Plans Ltd 98% granted overall 45
  6. Debtal Architecture LTD 75% granted overall 43
  7. JPL Design and Construct Ltd 86% granted overall 35
  8. Equilibrium Architects Ltd 97% granted overall 34

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Common questions

How many planning applications does Bury decide?

In the 12 months to September 2026, Bury decided 379 planning applications. 85% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

How long does a planning decision take in Bury?

The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 53 days over the 12 months to September 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.

How many Bury decisions arrive within the eight week target?

Of the 379 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 where both dates are published, 57% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 83% within thirteen weeks.

How many planning applications has Bury decided in total?

PlanIndex holds 2698 decisions from Bury between 2017 and 2026, out of 2,879 applications on record. Across that whole period 92% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

When is planning activity busiest in Bury?

July 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to September 2026, with 101 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.

How do I find a planning application by its reference number?

Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.

Where can I see the full documents for an application?

Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on Bury's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.

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Bury: 2,879 planning applications on record as of September 2026. Trailing 12 months: 379 decided, 85% approved, median 53 days to a decision. 549 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2017 and 2026: 2,698 in total, 92% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.