Windows and doors in Bury
552 applications since 2016. 482 approved and 29 refused. Refused: about 1 in 18 here, about 1 in 9 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 8 November 2026.
Without planning permission
- Materials and look similar to the existing house
- New upper-floor side windows obscure-glazed and fixed below 1.7 m
England, houses only. Flats, listed buildings, conservation areas and Article 4 directions change this.
Year by year
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 45 | 29 | 4 |
| 2025 | 42 | 36 | 5 |
| 2024 | 38 | 36 | 1 |
| 2023 | 53 | 44 | 6 |
| 2022 | 81 | 78 | 1 |
| 2021 | 69 | 62 | 2 |
| 2020 | 51 | 45 | 3 |
| 2019 | 45 | 38 | 4 |
| 2018 | 43 | 38 | 0 |
| 2017 | 44 | 37 | 2 |
| 2016 | 41 | 39 | 1 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton | 1,024 | 143 | about 1 in 8 |
| Manchester | 0 | 0 | none |
| Rochdale | 615 | 108 | about 1 in 7 |
| Rossendale | 219 | 33 | about 1 in 8 |
| Salford | 0 | 0 | none |