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Planning in Hag Fold

Approved
86%
18 of 18 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

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

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Around Hag Fold

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About Hag Fold

Hag Fold railway station, situated 13 miles west of Manchester Victoria, is part of the Atherton line connecting Wigan and Manchester. It offers regular services operated by Northern Trains, providing access to nearby towns such as Salford, Swinton, Walkden, and Hindley, making it a vital transport hub for the area and relevant for planning applications focused on local development and transport infrastructure.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Hag Fold 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 Hag Fold a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Hag Fold has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hag Fold 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 Hag Fold, 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, 29 planning applications were submitted near Hag Fold. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (7), full planning applications (4), telecoms (2). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Hag Fold?
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Hag Fold. The approval rate is 86%.
How long do planning decisions take near Hag Fold?
The average planning decision time near Hag Fold is 76 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 Hag Fold?
The planning approval rate near Hag Fold is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Hag Fold?
The most common type of planning application near Hag Fold is discharge of conditions, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Hag Fold?
You can search and track planning applications near Hag Fold on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.