Billinge, Merseyside Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Billinge, Merseyside.

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About Billinge

Billinge is a village located in the Metropolitan Borough of St Helens, Merseyside, England, and serves as the principal area of the civil parish of Billinge Chapel End. This growing community offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it an area of interest for potential planning applications in housing and local development.

Population: 6,554

District: Billinge Chapel End

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £180,719 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: Wigan
• Parliamentary constituency: Wigan
• LSOA: Wigan 014D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Billinge.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Billinge based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Billinge.

1. - Billinge Library 51 Main Street Billinge St Helens WN5 7HA
   Demolition of vacant library building and erection of part two storey, part single storey dental practice building with associated alterations to parking and landscaping.
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2026-03-23
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2. - Stork Inn 33 Main Street Billinge St Helens WN5 7HA
   Discharge of condition 5 (site investigation) and 16 (construction method statement) on approval P/2021/0716/FUL
   Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: St Helens | Date: 2023-11-22
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A brief summary of Billinge in Merseyside

Billinge is a village located in the Metropolitan Borough of St Helens, Merseyside, England, and serves as the principal area of the civil parish of Billinge Chapel End. This growing community offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it an area of interest for potential planning applications in housing and local development. The Town has a population of approximately 6,554. It sits within the Billinge Chapel End district.

Property prices in Billinge show an average sale price of £180,719, 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 Billinge a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Billinge includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Billinge 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 Billinge

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Billinge.

The most common application types near Billinge were full planning applications (7). Full planning applications account for 88% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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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.