Search Boar's Head planning applications

34 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Boar's Head · updated daily · Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council

Only 9 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 34 · received or decided in the last 12 months

331 Wigan Lane Wigan WN1 2RDAwaiting decisionSingle storey rear extension following demolition of extension and detached garageReceived 13 Aug 2026A/26/101376/HH
243 Wigan Road StandishApprovedT1 Lime Clear street light by 2 metres T2 Ash Fell, deadReceived 10 Aug 2026Decided 21 Oct 2026A/26/101358/WTTPO
183 Wigan Road Standish Wigan WN6 0AEApproved9 of 2010 trees to front Tree 4 Front Garden To trim back the overhanging side branches by up to 1.5 metres. Tree 5 Front Garden To thin out and reshape the crown (crown thinning/maintenance) without reducing the overall height of the tree. 4 of 2025 trees to rear Tree 1 Back Garden (Left Tree) To trim 1 to 2 metres off the height and 2 to 3 metres off the branches on the side facing my house. Tree 2 Back Garden (Middle Tree) To trim 1 to 2 metres off the height, trim 2 to 3 metres off the branches facing my house and cut a single bare branch on the back side down to the level of the hedge. Tree 3 Back Garden (Right Tree Next to 2 Greenways) Remove 3 low-hanging branches that stretch over the fence into the garden of 2 Greenways. Trim 1 to 2 metres off the height and 2 to 3 metres off the side branches.TreesReceived 23 Jul 2026Decided 2 Oct 2026A/26/101277/WTTPO
3 Plymouth Grove Standish Wigan WN6 0ALApprovedT1 Oak - prune over hang back to boundary by 2 metresTreesReceived 22 Jul 2026Decided 29 Sep 2026A/26/101267/WTTPO
274 Wigan Lane Wigan WN1 2RNApprovedT1 (Cedar) Fell due to recent limb failures and located within confined area.Received 14 Jul 2026Decided 26 Aug 2026A/26/101233/WTTPO

Planning in Boar's Head

Approved: 80%; 40 of 48 decided
Decision time: about 9 weeks; on average

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

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Around Boar's Head

Postcode districts

WN1 166 applications in the last 12 monthsWN6 204 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council

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About Boar's Head

Boar's Head is a settlement located in Greater Manchester, England.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Boar's Head area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Boar's Head a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Boar's Head has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Boar's Head 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 Boar's Head, 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, 56 planning applications were submitted near Boar's Head. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.

The most common types were tree works (14), full planning applications (10), outline applications (5).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Boar's Head?

In the last 24 months, 56 planning applications were submitted near Boar's Head. The approval rate is 80%.

How long do planning decisions take near Boar's Head?

The average planning decision time near Boar's Head is 62 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 Boar's Head?

The planning approval rate near Boar's Head is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Boar's Head?

The most common type of planning application near Boar's Head is tree works applications, with 14 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Boar's Head?

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