Hindley, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hindley, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · Town
Planning applications in Hindley are administered by Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Hindley
Hindley is a town located in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, Greater Manchester, just three miles east of Wigan. Spanning 2,580 acres, it lies within the historic boundaries of Lancashire and is bordered by several towns, including Ince-in-Makerfield and Westhoughton. With a population that grew from 23,457 in 2001 to approximately 28,000 in 2011, Hindley is an integral part of the Greater Manchester Urban Area, making it a relevant location for planning applications in the region.
Population: 25,001
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 016B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hindley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hindley.
- 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 Hindley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Hindley.
- - 12 Close Street Hindley Wigan WN2 4DF
First floor side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 20 Greenfields Close Hindley Wigan WN2 4EL
Change of use of land to be incorporated into garden area and erection of 1.8 metre high boundary fence. Retrospective application
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Wigan | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - Nelson House 93 Castle Hill Road Hindley Wigan WN2 4BH
Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No 3 ( Care Management Plan) in respect of previously approved application : A/24/97171/CU
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wigan | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - Nelson House 93 Castle Hill Road Hindley Wigan WN2 4BH
Change of use of existing 4 bedroom dwellinghouse (C3 Use) to Children's Care Home for a maximum of 3 Children (C2 Use)
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Wigan | Date: 2024-04-19
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A brief summary of Hindley in Greater Manchester
Hindley is a town located in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, Greater Manchester, just three miles east of Wigan. Spanning 2,580 acres, it lies within the historic boundaries of Lancashire and is bordered by several towns, including Ince-in-Makerfield and Westhoughton. With a population that grew from 23,457 in 2001 to approximately 28,000 in 2011, Hindley is an integral part of the Greater Manchester Urban Area, making it a relevant location for planning applications in the region. The Town has a population of approximately 25,001. It sits within the Wigan district.
Property prices in Hindley 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 Hindley a particularly low-crime area.
Hindley has one conservation area within its boundaries: Hindley Town Centre. 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 Hindley includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Hindley 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 Hindley
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Hindley. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 104 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hindley may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 104 days, decisions near Hindley take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Hindley were full planning applications (9), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.
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