Hindsford, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hindsford, Greater Manchester.
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About Hindsford
Hindsford is a suburb of Atherton located within the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, Greater Manchester. Nestled between the Hindsford Brook and Chanters Brook, it historically marks the boundary between Atherton and Tyldesley cum Shakerley, making it a notable area for planning applications related to local development and land use.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Wigan
- Parliamentary constituency: Leigh and Atherton
- LSOA: Wigan 022C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hindsford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hindsford.
- 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 Hindsford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Hindsford.
- - 13 Castle Street Tyldesley Manchester M29 8FP
Change of use from commercial unit (Use Class E) to a Hot Food Takeaway (Use Class Sui Generis) with associated dining in facilities at first floor and installation of extraction flue to rear. Part re
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - 215 Douglas Road Atherton Manchester M46 9FE
Single storey front and side
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2025-07-15
View full details - - Land To West Of Shakerley Road Tyldesley
Variation of condition 3 of previously approved A/23/95749/MAJOR to allow for updated materials distribution plan
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Wigan | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - 1 Lodge Grove Atherton Manchester M46 9BZ
Single storey rear extension following removal of existing store
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2024-06-13
View full details - - 20 Prospect Street Tyldesley Manchester M29 8AU
Change of Use from Funeral Directors to House in Multiple Occupation with 8 bedrooms for 8 persons together with first floor gable window and external alterations
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Wigan | Date: 2024-04-19
View full details - A/23/95450/HHRET - 7 Ramsey Close Atherton Manchester M46 9EQ
Single storey rear extension (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wigan | Date: 2023-04-22
View full details - - 7 Ramsey Close Atherton Manchester M46 9EQ
Single storey rear extension (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wigan | Date: 2023-04-22
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A brief summary of Hindsford in Greater Manchester
Hindsford is a suburb of Atherton located within the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, Greater Manchester. Nestled between the Hindsford Brook and Chanters Brook, it historically marks the boundary between Atherton and Tyldesley cum Shakerley, making it a notable area for planning applications related to local development and land use.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Hindsford a particularly low-crime area.
Hindsford has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Market Place, Atherton, Tyldesley Town Centre. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hindsford 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 Hindsford
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Hindsford. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 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 Hindsford.
The average decision period of 72 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Hindsford were full planning applications (6), amendments (5), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 35% 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, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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Related Planning Guides
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