This Week's Planning Updates
Planning Applications Received and Decided in Bolton This Week
17 applications updated this week
Tuesday Feb. 24th 2026
Proposal:
Conversion of garage into a habitable room.
Location:
15, Gresley Avenue, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 5TQ
Reference
00312/26
Proposal:
Plan to cut down one ash tree.
Location:
888, Plodder Lane, Bolton, BL5 1AJ
Reference
00316/26
Proposal:
Retrospective application to culvert an existing watercourse to create up to 35 car parking spaces and enlarge the gated entrance.
Location:
Albert Street, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7AP
Reference
00337/26
Proposal:
Proposal to install two internally illuminated fascia signs, one non-illuminated fascia sign, one non-illuminated vinyl sign, one internally illuminated totem sign, and one internally illuminated low-level sign, all illuminated by LEDs.
Location:
Chorley New Road, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 6HG
Reference
00320/26
Proposal:
Application to vary condition 16 (approved plans) on application 19739/25.
Location:
Chorley Old Road, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 6QA
Reference
00322/26
Proposal:
Application to add an additional storey to a bungalow.
Location:
3, Chelwood Close, Bolton, BL1 7LN
Reference
00327/26
Proposal:
Listed building consent for repairs to the roof and rainwater goods, including splice repairs to trusses, rafters, and purlins, and installation of an additional downpipe.
Location:
Smithills Dean Road, Bolton, BL1 7NU
Reference
00332/26
Monday Feb. 23rd 2026
Proposal:
Demolition of the existing house and construction of a part single-storey, part two-storey building with a rear dormer. The ground floor will be used as a cafe, and the first and second floors will contain a self-contained flat.
Location:
420, Chorley Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3NB
Reference
20617/25
Proposal:
Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness for the continued use of Unit 5 as a coffee shop, restaurant, and drive-thru with alterations to parking and landscaping, partial demolition of the building including glazing areas, recladding, and installation of one drive-thru window.
Location:
Croft Lane, Bolton, BL3 2RS
Reference
00318/26
Proposal:
Application to build a first-floor side extension, a two-storey rear extension, and convert the garage into a habitable room.
Location:
11, Broadway, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0HQ
Reference
00334/26
Proposal:
Application to erect an enclosed stair core.
Location:
Wolfenden Crescent, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0JR
Reference
21539/25
Proposal:
Application to build a two-storey extension at the front and rear, a first-floor extension at the side, and convert the garage into a habitable room.
Location:
9, Clough Meadow, Bolton, BL1 5XB
Reference
21545/25
Proposal:
Application to build a single-storey extension at the side and back of the house.
Location:
10, Morrison Street, Bolton, BL3 3AN
Reference
21618/25
Proposal:
Application to demolish the existing outbuilding and build a single-storey extension on the side.
Location:
24, Stoney Bank, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 1SA
Reference
00330/26
Proposal:
Application to build a two-storey side extension to create a garage with living space above.
Location:
157, Newbrook Road, Over Hulton, Bolton, BL5 1EY
Reference
00324/26
Proposal:
Application to change the use of vacant land to a car park with 28 parking spaces and alterations to access.
Location:
Egerton Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7JZ
Reference
00325/26
Proposal:
Application to discharge condition 25 (piling) on application 09775/20.
Location:
Mytham Road, Little Lever, Bolton, BL3
Reference
00329/26