How long do planning decisions take near Edge Green?

The average planning decision time near Edge Green is 33 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 Edge Green?

The planning approval rate near Edge Green is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Edge Green?

The most common type of planning application near Edge Green is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Edge Green?

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Edge Green, Greater Manchester Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Edge Green, Greater Manchester.

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Planning applications in Edge Green are administered by Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Edge Green

Edge Green, located in the Cheshire West and Chester district of England, was formerly a civil parish known for its quaint rural charm. It included notable landmarks like Edge Hall and had a population of just 247 according to the 2011 census. Originally a township in the parish of Malpas, Edge became a separate civil parish in 1866 but was abolished in 2015, with its area now incorporated into the parishes of No Man's Heath and District and Malpas, making it a focal point for any planning applications in this picturesque region.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £216,293 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wigan
Parliamentary constituency: Makerfield
LSOA: Wigan 035C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Edge Green.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Edge 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 Edge Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Edge Green in Greater Manchester

Property prices in Edge Green show an average sale price of £216,293, 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 Edge Green a particularly low-crime area.

Edge Green has one conservation area within its boundaries: Golborne Town Centre. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Edge Green includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Abram Flashes SSSI. 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 Edge Green

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Edge Green. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 33 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Edge Green may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 33 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Edge Green were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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