Howe Bridge, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Howe Bridge, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · settlement
About Howe Bridge
Howe Bridge is a suburb located in Atherton, Greater Manchester, England, historically part of Lancashire. Situated southwest of Atherton town centre along the B5215, an old turnpike road connecting Bolton and Leigh, Howe Bridge was established as a model pit village by the Atherton Collieries' owners. This rich industrial history may influence current planning applications and developments in the area.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Wigan
- Parliamentary constituency: Leigh and Atherton
- LSOA: Wigan 017A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Howe Bridge.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Howe Bridge.
- 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 Howe Bridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Howe Bridge.
- - 71 Bee Fold Lane Atherton Manchester M46 0TT
Certificate of lawful development for proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 4 Murray Street Atherton Manchester M46 0BH
Single storey rear extension with render to match existing
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 16 Brook Fold Atherton Manchester M46 0FT
Single storey rear extension with roof lanterns following demolition of existing conservatory
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2025-10-20
View full details - - 5 Allenby Street Atherton Manchester M46 0BJ
Certificate of lawful development for proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wigan | Date: 2025-09-05
View full details - - 27 Desmond Street Atherton Manchester M46 0GH
Single storey rear extension projecting 4 metres, height to the eaves 2.18 metres and height to the ridge 3.56 metres following partial demolition to rear of existing dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wigan | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - 36 Hope Fold Avenue Atherton Manchester M46 0BN
Single storey rear extension projecting 6 metres, height to the eaves 2.4 metres and height to the ridge 3.5 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wigan | Date: 2024-06-19
View full details - - 209A Wigan Road Atherton Manchester M46 0GB
Change of use from a dwellinghouse (Class C3) to a residential children's care home (Class C2) for up to 3 children with a single storey extension to rear following demolition of existing outbuildings
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2024-04-18
View full details - - 151 Leigh Road Atherton Manchester M46 0PB
Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition 3 (Method Statement) in respect of application A/23/96079/LB.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wigan | Date: 2023-12-02
View full details - - Vacant Land At 269-271 Leigh Road Atherton
Erection of a detached dwellinghouse, with associated parking, bin store area and garden
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2023-04-28
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A brief summary of Howe Bridge in Greater Manchester
Howe Bridge is a suburb located in Atherton, Greater Manchester, England, historically part of Lancashire. Situated southwest of Atherton town centre along the B5215, an old turnpike road connecting Bolton and Leigh, Howe Bridge was established as a model pit village by the Atherton Collieries' owners. This rich industrial history may influence current planning applications and developments in the area.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Howe Bridge a particularly low-crime area.
Howe Bridge has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Howe Bridge, Atherton, Market Place, Atherton. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Howe Bridge includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Howe Bridge 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 Howe Bridge
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Howe Bridge. Of these, 64% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 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 Howe Bridge.
At 66 days on average, decisions near Howe Bridge slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Howe Bridge were outline applications (10), full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (3).
In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 16 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.