Downall Green, Merseyside Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Downall Green, Merseyside.
Merseyside · England · settlement
Planning applications in Downall Green are administered by Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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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: Makerfield
- LSOA: Wigan 036A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Downall Green.
- 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 Downall Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Downall Green.
- - Land To The North Of Leyland Green Road Ashton In Makerfield St Helens
Discharge of conditions 3 (materials), 11 (site access) and 14 (archaeological written scheme of investigation) on approval P/2022/0357/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: St Helens | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - P/2026/0197/DEMPA - Rectory Ce Primary School Rectory Road Ashton In Makerfield St Helens WN4 0QF
Prior approval for demolition of prefabricated building.
Status: Undecided | Council: St. Helens | Date: 2026-04-15 - - Rectory Ce Primary School Rectory Road Ashton In Makerfield St Helens WN4 0QF
Prior approval for demolition of prefabricated building.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: St Helens | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 8 Elm Avenue Ashton In Makerfield St Helens WN4 0QN
Single storey side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 22 Billinge Road Ashton In Makerfield St Helens WN4 0RE
Side extension, loft conversion and internal alterations to existing bungalow.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2025-05-25
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A brief summary of Downall Green in Merseyside
Downall Green is a settlement located in Merseyside, England.
Property prices in Downall Green 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 Downall Green a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Downall Green includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Downall Green 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 Downall Green
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Downall Green. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Downall Green may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Downall Green were full planning applications (9), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 69% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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- Billinge planning applications
- New Houses planning applications
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- Ashton-in-Makerfield planning applications
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.