Hindley Green, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hindley Green, Greater Manchester.
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About Hindley Green
Hindley Green is a village located within the Hindley area of the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, Greater Manchester. As of the 2011 Census, the population stood at 11,186. The village is situated to the east of Hindley, with its main thoroughfare being the A577 Atherton Road, which extends to the boundary with Westleigh, Leigh, making it a key area for potential planning applications and developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £180,719 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wigan
- Parliamentary constituency: Wigan
- LSOA: Wigan 007A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hindley Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hindley Green.
- 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 Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Hindley Green.
- - 36 Acreswood Avenue Hindley Green Wigan WN2 4NJ
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 3 Maple Avenue Hindley Green Wigan WN2 4LS
Change of use from single dwelling (Use Class C3) to a childrens residential home for up to two children (Use Class C2) (Retrospective Application)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 2 Harlech Avenue Hindley Green Wigan WN2 4RA
Installation of dormers to front and rear and single storey side and rear wrap around extension together with rooflights to front and solar panels to rear
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2025-02-03
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A brief summary of Hindley Green in Greater Manchester
Hindley Green is a village located within the Hindley area of the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, Greater Manchester. As of the 2011 Census, the population stood at 11,186. The village is situated to the east of Hindley, with its main thoroughfare being the A577 Atherton Road, which extends to the boundary with Westleigh, Leigh, making it a key area for potential planning applications and developments.
Property prices in Hindley Green show an average sale price of £180,719, 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 Green a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hindley Green 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 Green
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Hindley Green. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 111 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hindley Green may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 111 days, decisions near Hindley Green 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 Green were full planning applications (6), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 86% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.