How many planning applications are there in Bury?

We recorded 415 planning applications in Bury in the last 90 days, of which 231 were approved and 26 refused. The figures are counted from Bury Metropolitan Borough Council's own public register and update weekly.

Can I get planning application leads for Bury?

Yes. A free Just Granted account shows every application we hold for Bury, and the £39 a month plan includes 30 printed letters to applicants, then £1.20 each.

Does this page show who applied in Bury?

No. Applicant names and addresses never appear on a public page. We show what was proposed, what was decided and when.

Planning applications in Bury

Decided by Bury Metropolitan Borough Council, metropolitan borough. Part of Greater Manchester.

A flat overhead site plan of a street of generic building plots with one plot picked out.

415 applications in the last 90 days Measured

231 of them approved

26 refused

54 days typical time from validation to decision Median of the decisions we hold

Applications a week for the last 12 weeks — busiest week 26. Measured

27 Jul 2026 12 Oct 2026

Jobs on the register in Bury

Newest first, straight from Bury Metropolitan Borough Council's public register — what was proposed and what happened to it. We never publish who applied or where they live — that is what an account is for.

Prior approval for proposed installation of solar PV panels to roof Awaiting decision Received 13 Oct 2026
Lawful development certificate for proposed loft conversion with a dormer under permitted develop... Awaiting decision Received 13 Oct 2026
Replacement of the existing non-illuminated fascia signage with a partially illuminated fascia sign Awaiting decision Received 12 Oct 2026
Lawful development certificate for proposed loft conversion with rear dormer Awaiting decision Received 12 Oct 2026
Single storey side and rear extension Awaiting decision Received 12 Oct 2026
Part single-storey, part two-storey side extension. Awaiting decision Received 9 Oct 2026
Lawful development certificate for proposed change of use from dwelling (Class C3) to childrens h... Awaiting decision Received 9 Oct 2026
Listed Building Consent for Partial repointing; lead lining of existing stone gutter; works to pa... Awaiting decision Received 9 Oct 2026
Application for permission in principle for the erection of up to 2 dwellings Awaiting decision Received 9 Oct 2026
Single storey rear extension. Awaiting decision Received 8 Oct 2026
single-storey side extension; raised terrace; freestanding louvred canopy Awaiting decision Received 7 Oct 2026
New drive; Vehicle access with road marking Awaiting decision Received 6 Oct 2026

That is 12 of 415. A free account shows every one of them, filtered how you like.

Where Bury is on the map. 1 district shaded on applications we hold. Measured

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