Bamfurlong, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bamfurlong, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bamfurlong are administered by Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bamfurlong
Bamfurlong is a quaint village located within the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan in Greater Manchester, England. As a small community, it offers potential development opportunities and planning considerations, making it an interesting area for those researching local planning applications.
District: Wigan
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Area Information
- Admin district: Wigan
- Parliamentary constituency: Wigan
- LSOA: Wigan 012B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bamfurlong.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bamfurlong.
- 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 Bamfurlong based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Bamfurlong.
- - 29 Kintbury Street Bamfurlong Wigan WN2 5LF
Single storey rear/side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Open Land South West Of Bryn Hall Hotel 612 Bolton Road Ashton-In-Makerfield
Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.3 (Final Verification Report) in respect of application A/21/92949/FULL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wigan | Date: 2025-03-21
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A brief summary of Bamfurlong in Greater Manchester
Bamfurlong is a quaint village located within the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan in Greater Manchester, England. As a small community, it offers potential development opportunities and planning considerations, making it an interesting area for those researching local planning applications. It sits within the Wigan district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bamfurlong a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Bamfurlong includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bryn Marsh & Ince Moss SSSI, Abram Flashes SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bamfurlong 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 Bamfurlong
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Bamfurlong. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 104 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bamfurlong may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 104 days, decisions near Bamfurlong take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Bamfurlong were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.