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Former Bury Fire Station, The Rock, Bury, BL9 0NJ

Awaiting decision Bury 73759

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

Change of use of land at the former fire station to vehicle storage yard (Sui Generis)

As published by the council, reference 73759

Application record

Reference
73759
Status
Registered
Received
13 Oct 2026
Validated
29 Oct 2026
Ward
Bury East
Postcode
BL9 0NJ

Comment by 24 November 2026

The council is taking comments on this application until then. Comments go to Bury through their own planning portal.

Site history

Applications at this address on the Bury register

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 0 approved, 1 refused.

  • 73330 Refused

    Former Bury Fire Station, The Rock, Bury, BL9 0NJ

    Change of use of land at former fire station to vehicle storage yard (Sui Generis)

    Decided 27 Jul 2026

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 13 Oct 2026

    Received by Bury

  2. 29 Oct 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 2 Nov 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 24 December 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    Bury took a median of 53 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

What happens while it is decided

This application is with Bury for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Bury's median decision took 53 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About this record

The published feed does not state which type of application this is; the register entry on Bury's portal will say. Our guide explains the common types.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

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

    73487 Submitted 29 Jul 2026 50 yards away

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

    Refused

  • Former Bury Fire Station, The Rock, Bury, BL9 0NJ

    73330 Submitted 15 Jun 2026 50 yards away

    Change of use of land at former fire station to vehicle storage yard (Sui Generis)

    Refused

  • 55 Rochdale Road, Bury, BL9 0QZ

    66058 Submitted 12 Oct 2020 100 yards away

    Extension to form workshop (Class B2)

    Granted Full applications Extension 28 docs

  • 55 Rochdale Road, Bury, BL9 0QZ

    63872 Submitted 27 Feb 2019 100 yards away

    Change of use of former bus depot to car sales, ancillary vehicle servicing; new vehicular access from Derby Way; external alterations to the building, Security lodge and erection of flood lighting and CCTV cameras.

    Granted Full applications 105 docs

  • Unit 1, 2 Moorgate, Bury, BL9 7AF

    65811 Submitted 6 Aug 2020 150 yards away

    Change of use from shop (Class A1) to hot food takeaway (Class A5) with extraction flue, grille and condensor unit at rear and redecoration of existing shop front (front and side elevations)

    Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 19 docs

  • Unit 1, Moorgate, Bury, BL9 6AA

    66021 Submitted 2 Oct 2020 200 yards away

    1 No. internally illuminated fascia sign and 1 no. internally illuminated projecting sign

    Granted Advertising 9 docs