How long do planning decisions take near Aspull Common?

The average planning decision time near Aspull Common is 68 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Aspull Common?

The planning approval rate near Aspull Common is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Aspull Common?

The most common type of planning application near Aspull Common is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Aspull Common?

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Aspull Common, Greater Manchester Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Aspull Common, Greater Manchester.

Greater Manchester · England · settlement

Planning applications in Aspull Common are administered by Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: Wigan
Parliamentary constituency: Leigh and Atherton
LSOA: Wigan 038B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Aspull Common.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Aspull Common.

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 Aspull Common based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Aspull Common.

- Unit D3A Walter Leigh Way Moss Industrial Estate Leigh WN7 3PT WN7 3PT
Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.3 (Gas Risk Assessment), Condition No.4 (Land Contamination Risk Assessment), Condition No.6 (Landscaping Details), Condition No.10 (Construct
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-06-15
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- 32A Sandy Lane Lowton Warrington WA3 1DR
Certificate of Lawful Development for a proposed single storey extension to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wigan | Date: 2024-03-15
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A brief summary of Aspull Common in Greater Manchester

Aspull Common is a settlement located in Greater Manchester, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Aspull Common a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Aspull Common 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 Aspull Common

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Aspull Common. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Aspull Common may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 68 days on average, decisions near Aspull Common slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Aspull Common were full planning applications (3), outline applications (2), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 38% 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, 1 medium-scale application, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.

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