Search Golborne planning applications

12 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Golborne · updated daily · Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 12 · received or decided in the last 90 days

C And F Sheet Metal Nook Lane Golborne Warrington WA3 3NEAwaiting decisionExtension to the existing workshop, together with refurbishment works, including alterations to the external claddingReceived 19 Oct 2026A/26/101515/FULL
All Saints Catholic Primary School Hazel Grove Golborne Warrington WA3 3LUAwaiting decisionErection of 2.4 metre high security fencing, gates and vehicular gate and extension to existing path following removal of existing gates and fencingReceived 12 Oct 2026A/26/101401/MAJOR
Alpla UK Ltd Unit 10 Yew Tree Way Stone Cross Park Golborne Warrington WA3 3JEAwaiting decisionCondition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.6 (Bird Nesting Survey) and Condition No.8 (Materials) in respect of approved application A/24/98138/MAJORReceived 25 Sep 2026A/26/101573/CON
3 Queens Drive Golborne Warrington WA3 3JSApprovedSingle storey rear extension projecting 4 metres height to the eaves 3 metres and height to the top of the roof light 3.4 metresReceived 4 Sep 2026Decided 5 Oct 2026A/26/101479/PDE
13 Rostherne Avenue Lowton Warrington WA3 2QDApprovedSingle storey to rear extension with a projection of 4.49m, height to ridge of 3.67m and height to eaves of 2.27mReceived 3 Sep 2026Decided 5 Oct 2026A/26/101476/PDE

Planning in Golborne

Approved: 87%; 48 of 55 decided
Decision time: about 9 weeks; on average

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

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Around Golborne

Postcode districts

WA3 256 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Nearby towns and villages

Planning authority: Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council

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About Golborne

Golborne, located within the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan in Greater Manchester, is a town situated 5 miles south-southeast of Wigan and 6 miles northeast of Warrington, with Manchester 14 miles to the west. Together with the adjacent village of Lowton, Golborne has a population of 24,041, making it a significant area for potential planning applications and development opportunities.

Property prices in Golborne show an average sale price of £252,351, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Golborne 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 (May 2026). This makes Golborne a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Golborne 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Golborne, 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, 70 planning applications were submitted near Golborne. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (19), tree works (8), outline applications (4).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Golborne?

In the last 24 months, 70 planning applications were submitted near Golborne. The approval rate is 87%.

How long do planning decisions take near Golborne?

The average planning decision time near Golborne is 65 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 Golborne?

The planning approval rate near Golborne is 87%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Golborne?

The most common type of planning application near Golborne is full planning applications, with 19 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Golborne?

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