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Bury planning applications
550 applications. 85% approved. 53 days to decide.
As of July 2026, PlanIndex holds 550 planning applications from Bury. 118 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 85% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Latest applications
Data to July 2026
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73473 Awaiting decision
18 Sedgley Avenue, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 0LS
Single storey rear extension; Front Porch; Alterations to windows and doors
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73468 Awaiting decision
24 Ivy Road, Bury, BL8 2PW
Prior approval for proposed single storey rear extension
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73466 Awaiting decision
1 Greenpark Close, Tottington, Bury, BL8 4QB
Single storey side and rear extension
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73462 Awaiting decision
Land West of High Street, Walshaw, Bury
EIA Screening Opinion' under Regulation 6 of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 (as amended) for proposed residential development of up to 240 dwellings with public open space, sustainable drainage, landscaping, play areas and other infrastructure.
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73465 Awaiting decision
5 Rowany Close, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 9XD
Demolition of existing car port; Single storey side extension; Roof terrace
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73457 Awaiting decision
492 Bolton Road, Bury, BL8 2DU
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed single storey lean-to
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73448 Awaiting decision
95 Hollins Lane, Bury, BL9 8AB
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed demolition of existing conservatory and addition of single storey rear extension.
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73449 Awaiting decision
3 Dunscar Close, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 7JG
Single storey rear extension, First floor side extension; Demolition of porch; Partial demolition of garage; Alterations to windors and doors
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73438 Awaiting decision
239 Whalley Road, Shuttleworth, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 0ED
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed erection of a detached single-storey outbuilding within the rear garden
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73440 Awaiting decision
38 Ringley Road, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 7LE
Demolition of two storey rear/side extension; Two storey rear/side extension to include garage; Roof terrace
Recent decisions
Data to July 2026
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73005 Granted
44 Oakwell Drive, Bury, BL9 8LB
Single storey front and rear infill extensions with loft conversion, 2 no. side dormers and raised roof ridge
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73287 Granted
Fire Station, Bury New Road, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 7SY
Application to discharge condition 5 (Validation Report) on planning permission 70895
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72741 Withdrawn
Geoffrey Kershaw Centre, Deal Street, Bury, BL9 7PZ
Relocate vehicular access and associated works to car park to include new modular secure cloakroom hut, timber clad bin store, covered canopy to existing modular building, relocate disabled parking bays and installation of secure mesh fencing and gates
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73262 Granted
15 Smethurst Hall Road, Bury, BL9 7TP
Removal of existing conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension with raised patio area with glazed balustrade and steps to garden level
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71874 Granted
Kashmir Superstore, 134 - 136 Rochdale Road, Bury, BL9 7BD
Change of Use from first floor Storage (B8) area to a Restaurant [E(b)] on the first floor (restaurant 02) , including: Two storey front extension to existing restaurant (Restaurant 01); Single-storey rear extension to form dedicated Bin Storage; replacement rear gate and installation of fire escape staircase at the rear
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73158 Granted
Gorsefield County Primary School, Robertson Street, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 0DW
Single storey nursery extension
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73265 Split decision
Kempton Heaton Avenue, between Bury Cemetery & Peachment Place
Application to discharge condition nos. 5 (remediation strategy) and 8 (coal mining risk) of planning permission 71532
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73294 Granted
17 Windsor Road, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 0DZ
First floor front extension; single storey rear flat roof extension with roof lantern; rendering to elevations and raised terrace area at rear
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73319 Decided
56 Mile Lane, Bury, BL8 2JE
Lawful development certificate for proposed use of the property as a dwellinghouse occupied by two adult residents, living together as a single household with the provision of care, falls within the Use Class C3(b).
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73335 Granted
13 Melrose Close, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 8XZ
Prior approval for proposed single storey rear extension
The full record
Decisions between 2017 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 370 decisions from Bury between 2017 and 2026, part of 550 applications on record. Over that period 88% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 284 granted against 37 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 278 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
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60877 Granted
1 Vale Drive, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 9RX
Extension to existing detached garage and conversion to annexe
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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
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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
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63717 Withdrawn
St Pauls Vicarage, Fir Street, Bury, BL9 7QG
Outline application for the erection of 3 no. dwellings
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63783 Refused
65 Lowes Road, Bury, BL9 6PJ
Lawful development certificate for proposed single storey rear extension
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63735 Granted
34 Lichfield Drive, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 0HX
Two storey extension at side/rear and single storey extension at rear
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63745 Granted
106 Fieldhead Avenue, Bury, BL8 2NA
Erection of single storey detached summerhouse/shed
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63811 Granted
Buildings B & C, Angouleme Retail Park, Angouleme Way, Bury, BL9 0BZ
External alterations including the provision of canopies, re-cladding of the units, re-painting the exterior and provision of a new gate/fence
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63728 Granted
42 Gorse Hill Cottages, Starling Road, Bury, BL8 2HE
Single storey extension at side
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63801 Granted
16 Sheep Gate Drive, Tottington, Bury, BL8 3JZ
Two storey side extension and single storey rear extension
Decision speed
12 months to July 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 72 61%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 24 20%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 22 19%
Common questions
How many planning applications does Bury decide?
In the 12 months to July 2026, Bury decided 118 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 July 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Bury decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 118 decisions in the 12 months to July 2026 where both dates are published, 61% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 81% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Bury decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 370 decisions from Bury between 2017 and 2026, out of 550 applications on record. Across that whole period 88% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Bury?
June 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to July 2026, with 87 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.
Cite these figures
Bury: 550 planning applications on record as of July 2026. Trailing 12 months: 118 decided, 85% approved, median 53 days to a decision. 290 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2017 and 2026: 370 in total, 88% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.