Planning Appeals in Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council has had 385 planning appeal decisions recorded, with a 29.5% success rate (appeals allowed or part-allowed). Data spans from 2016 to 2026.
Total Appeals
385
Success Rate
28%
Allowed, of decided appeals
Appeals Allowed
92
of 331 decided
Appeals Dismissed
236
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Across 331 decided appeals, Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council allows 28% — versus 30% nationally.
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| Appeal Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Prior Approval | 66 | 17.1% |
| Full Planning | 54 | 14.0% |
| Minor Commercial | 18 | 4.7% |
| Outline Planning | 10 | 2.6% |
| Commercial | 6 | 1.6% |
| Hearing | 2 | 0.5% |
| Inquiry | 2 | 0.5% |
About this data
This page shows aggregate statistics for planning appeals handled by Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council. Data is sourced from the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) and the Directorate for Planning and Environmental Appeals (DPEA). Success rate is calculated as the proportion of decided appeals (excluding withdrawn, invalid, or pending cases) that were allowed or part-allowed. Statistics are updated daily.
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