Hawkley, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hawkley, Greater Manchester.
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Planning applications in Hawkley are administered by Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Hawkley
Hawkley is a village and civil parish located in the East Hampshire district, approximately 3.5 miles north of Petersfield and west of the A3 road. As an ecclesiastical parish, it offers a unique blend of rural charm and community spirit, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to residential and community developments.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Wigan
- Parliamentary constituency: Makerfield
- LSOA: Wigan 021B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hawkley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hawkley.
- 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 Hawkley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Hawkley.
- - Chandler House Worsley Mesnes Health Centre Poolstock Lane Wigan WN3 5HL
T2 Hornbeam - Crown lift to provide a 3m clearance over the private gardens T12 Sycamore - Remove all basal epicormic growth
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 33 Stewart Road Wigan WN3 5JW
Single storey extension to rear of existing garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - 10 Stewart Road Wigan WN3 5JW
Single storey extension to side and rear following removal of existing detached garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - 34 Reed Crescent Wigan WN3 5JR
Certificate of lawful development for a dormer to rear
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Wigan | Date: 2024-11-22
View full details - - Worsley Mesnes Methodist Church Holt Street Worsley Mesnes Wigan
To display one wall hung logo and two Grenadier entrance signs for new day nursery together with display of general safety and amenity signs
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Wigan | Date: 2024-10-04
View full details - - Worsley Mesnes Methodist Church Holt Street Worsley Mesnes Wigan
Change of use from F1 religious establishment to nursery (Class E(f)) together with associated external alterations including new door openings, replacement windows, associated boundary fence and gate
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Wigan | Date: 2023-08-17
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A brief summary of Hawkley in Greater Manchester
Hawkley is a village and civil parish located in the East Hampshire district, approximately 3.5 miles north of Petersfield and west of the A3 road. As an ecclesiastical parish, it offers a unique blend of rural charm and community spirit, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to residential and community developments.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Hawkley a particularly low-crime area.
Hawkley has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wigan Pier, Wigan. 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 Hawkley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bryn Marsh & Ince Moss SSSI. 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, Hawkley 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 Hawkley
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Hawkley. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 83 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 Hawkley.
The average decision period of 83 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Hawkley were full planning applications (8), outline applications (3), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Goose Green planning applications
- Worsley Mesnes planning applications
- Poolstock planning applications
- Ince in Makerfield planning applications
- Highfield planning applications
- Winstanley planning applications
- Land Gate planning applications
- New Houses 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.