How long do planning decisions take near Beech Hill?

The average planning decision time near Beech Hill is 71 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 Beech Hill?

The planning approval rate near Beech Hill is 57%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Beech Hill?

The most common type of planning application near Beech Hill is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Beech Hill?

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Beech Hill, Greater Manchester Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Beech Hill, Greater Manchester.

Greater Manchester · England · settlement

Planning applications in Beech Hill 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: Wigan
LSOA: Wigan 003E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Beech Hill.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Beech Hill.

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 Beech Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Beech Hill.

- 25 Bluebell Avenue Wigan WN6 8NS
Single storey side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2025-12-19
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- 60 Willow Road Wigan WN6 8RD
Single storey rear extension projecting 4 metres, height to the eaves 2.47metres and height to the ridge 3.53 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wigan | Date: 2025-04-28
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- 10 Giants Hall Road Standish Lower Ground Wigan WN6 8JR
Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.3 (Management Plan) and Condition No.5 (Parking) in respect of application A/23/96235/CU
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wigan | Date: 2024-02-23
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A brief summary of Beech Hill in Greater Manchester

Beech Hill 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 Beech Hill a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Beech Hill includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Beech Hill

In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Beech Hill. Of these, 57% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 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 Beech Hill.

The average decision period of 71 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 Beech Hill were full planning applications (7), outline applications (7), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.

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