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Planning in Highfield (WN3)

Approved
89%
48 of 53 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Highfield (WN3) in the last 24 months, from Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Highfield (WN3)

Postcode districts

WN3 104 applications in the last 12 monthsWN5 175 applications in the last 12 monthsWN1 167 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council

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About Highfield (WN3)

Highfield is a settlement located in Greater Manchester, England.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Highfield 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 Highfield, 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, 72 planning applications were submitted near Highfield. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (16), tree works (8), outline applications (7). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Highfield (WN3)?
In the last 24 months, 72 planning applications were submitted near Highfield (WN3). The approval rate is 89%.
How long do planning decisions take near Highfield (WN3)?
The average planning decision time near Highfield (WN3) is 71 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 Highfield (WN3)?
The planning approval rate near Highfield (WN3) is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Highfield (WN3)?
The most common type of planning application near Highfield (WN3) is full planning applications, with 16 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Highfield (WN3)?
You can search and track planning applications near Highfield (WN3) on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.