Search Higher Folds planning applications

13 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Higher Folds · updated daily · Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council

Only 5 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 13 · received or decided in the last 12 months

20 Rufford Place Tyldesley Manchester M29 7ELAwaiting decisionT1 Oak tree in rear garden cut back Oak tree by 2.5 metres from garden no more than 100 mm T2 Sycamore crown lift over garage by 5m and crown reduce back from garden by 2.5 m no more than 100mmReceived 20 Oct 2026A/26/101685/WTTPO
22 Rufford Place Tyldesley Manchester M29 7ELAwaiting decisionT1 Oak To remove epic growth from trunk and reduce height by 3 metres upto 120mmReceived 23 Sep 2026A/26/101561/WTTPO
13 Rufford Place Tyldesley Manchester M29 7ELAwaiting decisionT1 Oak Crown reduce by 2 metres no more than 100 mm to second branch over house T2 Oak Crown reduce by 2 metres no more than 100 mm to second branch over fieldsReceived 23 Sep 2026A/26/101564/WTTPO
24 Rufford Place Tyldesley Manchester M29 7ELAwaiting decisionThis tree has already had work previously to reduce over building T1 Crown reduce Oak tree by 2metres no more than 100 mm to second branch over field in rear gardenReceived 23 Sep 2026A/26/101565/WTTPO
23 South Lane Tyldesley Manchester M29 7GQApprovedCertificate of lawful development for proposed single storey to side and single storey extension to rearReceived 3 Jul 2026Decided 28 Aug 2026A/26/101173/LUCP

Planning in Higher Folds

Approved: 92%; 12 of 13 decided
Decision time: about 10 weeks; on average

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

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Around Higher Folds

Postcode districts

M29 108 applications in the last 12 monthsWN7 157 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 Higher Folds

Higher Folds is a residential estate located to the north-east of Leigh in the Wigan district of Greater Manchester, approximately 15 miles west of Manchester city centre. As of 2018, it had an estimated population of 2,770 residents. Notably, the area is known for being the childhood home of broadcaster Shaun Keaveny, making it a point of interest for local history.

Property prices in Higher Folds show an average sale price of £216,160, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Higher Folds 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, Higher Folds 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 Higher Folds, 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, 20 planning applications were submitted near Higher Folds. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (5), tree works (2), outline applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Higher Folds?

In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Higher Folds. The approval rate is 92%.

How long do planning decisions take near Higher Folds?

The average planning decision time near Higher Folds is 68 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 Higher Folds?

The planning approval rate near Higher Folds is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Higher Folds?

The most common type of planning application near Higher Folds is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Higher Folds?

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