Search Abram planning applications
22 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Abram · updated daily · Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council
Only 4 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Land To The Rear Of St Johns Vicarage Lee Lane Abram WN2 5QUAwaiting decisionCondition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.4 (Revised Hard and Soft Landscaping Scheme) in respect of approved application A/25/100255/VARMAJReceived 13 Oct 2026A/26/101660/CON
- Land To The Rear Of 192 - 206 Warrington Road AbramAwaiting decisionErection of two detached dwellings with associated parking, landscaping and boundary treatmentsReceived 10 Sep 2026A/26/101361/FULL
- Land At 359-365 Warrington Road Abram Wigan WN3 5XBAwaiting decisionErection of a 2.5 storey building with dormer windows to front comprising of a pharmacy (Use Class E) at ground floor and 4 apartments at first and second floors together with associated boundary treatments, parking, landscaping and new access from Warrington RoadReceived 29 Jul 2026A/26/101027/FULL
- 60 Tram Street Platt Bridge Wigan WN2 5JGRefusedCertificate of lawful development for a proposed single storey rear extension following demolition of pergolaReceived 17 Jul 2026Decided 3 Sep 2026A/26/101126/LUCP
- Footpath Adjacent Coniston Drive South Of Junction With Lee Lane AbramWithdrawnPrior notification of installation of a 15m steel pole to support fibre cables and radio antennae together with associated cabinets housing electronic communications apparatus to form part of a high-speed broadband electronic communications networkTelecomsReceived 1 Jul 2026Decided 19 Aug 2026A/26/101160/TCSO
Planning in Abram
- Approved
- 63%
- 12 of 16 decided
- Decision time
- about 10 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Abram in the last 24 months, from Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Abram
Postcode districts
WN2 159 applications in the last 12 monthsWN3 103 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council
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About Abram
Abram is a village and electoral ward within the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, Greater Manchester, situated on the northeast bank of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. Located 2 miles west of Leigh and 3 miles southeast of Wigan, this dormitory village boasts a population of 9,855. Its flat landscape and proximity to key towns make Abram a relevant area for planning applications and local development initiatives. The town has a population of approximately 9,855. It sits within the Wigan district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Abram area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Abram a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Abram has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Abram planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
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In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Abram. Of these, 63% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (3).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).