Ashton-in-Makerfield, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ashton-in-Makerfield, Greater Manchester.
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Planning applications in Ashton-in-Makerfield are administered by Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ashton-in-Makerfield
Ashton-in-Makerfield is a market town located in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, Greater Manchester, just 4 miles south of Wigan. With a population of 26,380 as of the 2021 census, it offers a vibrant community that may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £209,750 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wigan
- Parliamentary constituency: Makerfield
- LSOA: Wigan 032C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-04.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ashton-in-Makerfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ashton-in-Makerfield.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Ashton-in-Makerfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
24 planning applications found near Ashton-in-Makerfield.
- - 23 Winchester Avenue Ashton-in-makerfield Wigan WN4 9LL
T1 (Scots Pine) Crown reduce by 3 metres to reduce weight and crown density. T2 (Cedar) Fell due recently suffering a large limb failure T3 (Cherry) Fell due to low amenity value and poor form (previo
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - R L Hughes Primary School Mayfield Street Ashton-in-makerfield Wigan WN4 9QL
Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.14 (External Materials) and Condition No.21 (Biodiversity Enhancement Scheme) in respect of approved application A/25/099550/MAJOR
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 65 Gerard Street Ashton-in-makerfield Wigan WN4 9AG
Conversion of vacant bank (Use Class E(c)) into 3 apartments (Use Class C3) on the first and second floors only, together with installation of roof light
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 42 Townfields Ashton-in-makerfield Wigan WN4 9LJ
T1 sycamore crown lift to 5m on garden side. Remove two lowest limbs extending over neighbours boundary. To reduce shading and encroachment g1 crown lift secondary branches to 5 m to reduce shading an
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - Kelrick Properties 18 Gerard Street Ashton-in-makerfield Wigan WN4 9AA
Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.3 (Elevational and Sectional Drawings) in respect of approved application A/25/099486/FULL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - R L Hughes Primary School Mayfield Street Ashton-in-makerfield Wigan WN4 9QL
Condition Discharge application to PART discharge Condition No.4 i and ii (Remediation Strategy) and to FULLY discharge Condition No.11 (Sports Continuity Scheme), Condition No.13 (CT&EMP), Condition
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 67 Gerard Street Ashton-in-makerfield Wigan WN4 9AG
Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.3 (Materials, Finishes and Colour - Shopfront) and Condition No.4 (Materials, Finishes and Colour - Windows) in respect of approved applicatio
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - NatWest 65 Gerard Street Ashton-in-makerfield Wigan WN4 9AG
Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.4 (Materials, Colour and Finish) in respect of approved application A/25/098974/FULL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - 20 Fairholme Avenue Ashton-in-makerfield Wigan WN4 8LL
New roof to existing porch and garage with 2.4 metre high fence to rear, roof lights to rear and external alterations to fenestration
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - 23 Alderton Drive Ashton-in-makerfield Wigan WN4 9LG
Certificate of lawful development for a proposed single storey rear extension following demolition of conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 37 Liverpool Road Ashton-in-makerfield Wigan WN4 9LX
Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.4 (Tree protection) and Condition No.5 (Commencement of Works) in respect of approved application A/25/099627/HH
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 65 Gerard Street Ashton-in-makerfield Wigan WN4 9AG
To vary condition 2 (plans) of planning permission A/25/098974/FULL - to substitute approved drawings with amended to reflect elevation changes
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Wigan | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - 8 Fairholme Avenue Ashton-in-Makerfield Wigan WN4 8LL
Garage conversion, new windows to front and rear with new pitched roof
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Garswood Street Car Park Garswood Street Ashton-in-makerfield
Lawful Development Certificate for the change of use of land from a car park to an outside market (Sui Generis use), together with the siting of 8 semi-permanent kiosks comprised of: 5 singular units,
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wigan | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - Car Park Albert Street Ashton-in-makerfield
Lawful Development Certificate for resurfacing works and the formal marking out of car parking bays, together with associated kerbing and 1.5 metre high boundary fencing, bollards and lighting columns
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wigan | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - 37 Liverpool Road Ashton-in-makerfield Wigan WN4 9LX
Two storey brick extension to front, single storey side extension, single storey rear extension with 3 no roof lanterns, external alterations and render, and detached double garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - 1 Fairholme Gardens Ashton-in-makerfield Wigan WN4 8AF
T6 Beech Crown reduction of height ans spread by 3 metres. Crown thin by 30 percent T7 Sycamore Crown reduction oof height and spread by 3 metres G1 Silver Birch (a, b, c, d, g and H) Crown reuction o
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Wigan | Date: 2025-07-21
View full details - - NatWest 65 Gerard Street Ashton-in-makerfield Wigan WN4 9AG
External alterations and repair works including repairs to cornice and paraphet, replacement and new timber windows, opaque glazing, replacement glazing, new entrance to front and retractable canopy
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - NatWest 65 Gerard Street Ashton-in-makerfield Wigan WN4 9AG
Change of use from bank (Use Class E(c)) to a café/bar (Use Class E(b)) at ground level and an 11 person, 6 bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4) at first and second floor together with
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - Sportsline 26 Gerard Street Ashton-in-makerfield Wigan WN4 9AA
Shopfront refurbishment, new awning and external accessible ramp, steps and handrails
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2025-01-31
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A brief summary of Ashton-in-Makerfield in Greater Manchester
Ashton-in-Makerfield is a market town located in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, Greater Manchester, just 4 miles south of Wigan. With a population of 26,380 as of the 2021 census, it offers a vibrant community that may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the area.
Property prices in Ashton-in-Makerfield show an average sale price of £209,750, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Ashton-in-Makerfield a particularly low-crime area.
Ashton-in-Makerfield has one conservation area within its boundaries: Ashton-in-Makerfield Town Centre. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ashton-in-Makerfield 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.
Planning Activity in Ashton-in-Makerfield
In the last 24 months, 44 planning applications were submitted near Ashton-in-Makerfield. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Ashton-in-Makerfield.
The average decision period of 73 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Ashton-in-Makerfield were full planning applications (20), discharge of conditions (12), tree works (6). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 4 medium-scale applications, 39 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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