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Planning in Astley

Approved
91%
40 of 43 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Astley in the last 24 months, from Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.

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About Astley

Astley is a village located in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, Greater Manchester, nestled within the historic county of Lancashire. It is strategically positioned between Wigan and Manchester, both approximately 8 miles away, and features key transport links such as the Bridgewater Canal and the A580 East Lancashire Road. As of the 2011 Census, the Astley Mosley Common ward had a population of 11,270, making it a significant area for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 11,270. It sits within the Wigan district.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Astley 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Astley, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 63 planning applications were submitted near Astley. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (8), outline applications (7), discharge of conditions (7).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Astley?
In the last 24 months, 63 planning applications were submitted near Astley. The approval rate is 91%.
How long do planning decisions take near Astley?
The average planning decision time near Astley is 70 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 Astley?
The planning approval rate near Astley is 91%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Astley?
The most common type of planning application near Astley is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Astley?
You can search and track planning applications near Astley on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.