Haigh, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Haigh, Greater Manchester.
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Planning applications in Haigh are administered by Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Haigh
Haigh is a village and civil parish within the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, Greater Manchester, adjacent to Aspull. Historically part of Lancashire, it is bordered to the west by the River Douglas, which separates it from Wigan, and to the north by a brook that distinguishes it from Blackrod. As of the 2001 census, Haigh had a population of 594, making it a small but notable community for local planning applications.
Population: 940 (2021) · Area: 862.0 km²
District: Wigan
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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 026A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Haigh.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Haigh.
- 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 Haigh based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Haigh.
- - Boltons Funerals 27A Haigh Road Haigh Wigan WN2 1LB
Single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Whitegates 14 Haigh Road Haigh Wigan WN2 1LB
Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.6 (Soft Landscaping) in respect of approved application A/25/098493/FULL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Greenfields Farm Meadow Pit Lane Haigh Wigan WN2 1LL
Erection of a steel portal framed building for the storage of straw
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Whitegates 14 Haigh Road Haigh Wigan WN2 1LB
To vary condition 2 (plans) of Planning Permission A/25/098493/FULL - to amend the height/design of the boundary wall and gates to the site frontage for additional security
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Willoughby Farm Meadow Pit Lane Haigh Wigan WN2 1LQ
Change of use of agricultural building to storage use (Use Class B8) with external alterations (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Willoughby Farm Meadow Pit Lane Haigh Wigan WN2 1LQ
Change of use of agricultural building to storage use (Use Class B8) with external alterations (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Whitegates 14 Haigh Road Haigh Wigan WN2 1LB
Non-Material Amendment application for previously approved application A/25/098493/FULL - Increase in the height of the boundary wall and gates fronting Haigh Road and additional gates and railings wi
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Barley Nook Willoughby Farm Meadow Pit Lane Haigh Wigan WN2 1LQ
Certificate of lawful development to change the 5 bedroom property (Use Class C3) into a 10 bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Whitegates 14 Haigh Road Haigh Wigan WN2 1LB
T1 Ash 4 metre crown reduction, remove x2 lowest lateral branches. T2 Sycamore 4 metre crown reduction , prune back lateral branches by 2mtr. T3 Sycamore Fell to ground level, large wound at 2ft T4 Sy
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Wigan | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - Whitegates 14 Haigh Road Haigh Wigan WN2 1LB
T1 Sycamore Reduce tree canopy 2-3 m to clear from property T2 Sycamore Remove due to structural deterioration T3 Sycamore Remove due to structural deterioration T4 Black Cherry Remove tree due to inc
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Wigan | Date: 2025-09-16
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A brief summary of Haigh in Greater Manchester
Haigh is a village and civil parish within the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, Greater Manchester, adjacent to Aspull. Historically part of Lancashire, it is bordered to the west by the River Douglas, which separates it from Wigan, and to the north by a brook that distinguishes it from Blackrod. As of the 2001 census, Haigh had a population of 594, making it a small but notable community for local planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 940 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wigan district.
Haigh covers an area of approximately 862.0 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Haigh 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 Haigh a particularly low-crime area.
Haigh has one conservation area within its boundaries: Haigh Village, Haigh. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Haigh 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 Haigh
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Haigh. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Haigh.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Haigh slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Haigh were full planning applications (7), tree works (5), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.