Hunger Hill, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hunger Hill, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Hunger Hill are administered by Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council. View the full Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Hunger Hill
Hunger Hill is a quaint rural village located 0.75 miles from the centre of Wrightington in West Lancashire, England. Nestled along the B5250 Mossy Lee Road within the civil parish of Wrightington, it has historical significance tied to the Second English Civil War. The village features the White Lion pub, a community staple since at least 1845, making it an integral part of local heritage and social life.
District: Wrightington
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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: Wigan
- LSOA: Wigan 002D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hunger Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hunger Hill.
- 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 Hunger Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Hunger Hill.
- - 6 Mossy Lea Fold Wrightington Wigan Lancashire WN6 9RD
Sycamore tree within G1 on TPO, directly in front of no6 Mossy Lea Fold, to fell tree, tree leaning heavily and now touching overhead lines, banking is corroding away, tree unsafe, could fail and/or c
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Land Adjacent To The Poplars Tunley Lane Wrightington Wigan Lancashire WN6 9RG
Application for Permission in principle - 2no. detached dwellings on former equestrian land.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - The Poplars Tunley Lane Wrightington Wigan Lancashire WN6 9RG
Non Material Amendment to planning permission 2024/0526/FUL in relation to windows, elevations and stonework.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - 4 Tunley Lane Wrightington Wigan Lancashire WN6 9RH
Outline application - Proposed Residential Development Creating One Detached Dwelling on Land to The west of no.4 Tunley Lane, Wrightington (some matters reserved).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - The Poplars Tunley Lane Wrightington Wigan Lancashire WN6 9RG
Proposed replacement detached dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2024-06-13
View full details - - Land To East Of No 4 Tunley Lane Wrightington Wigan WN6 9RH
One 1/2 Storey side extension to form a garage and studio bedroom above, to the approved new dwelling (2022/1365/FUL).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2024-03-20
View full details - - Tunley Moss Farmhouse 10 Tunley Moss Wrightington Wigan Lancashire WN6 9RQ
Variation of condition 5 of planning permission 2018/0632/FUL relating to the Lighting schedule.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2024-02-02
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A brief summary of Hunger Hill in Lancashire
Hunger Hill is a quaint rural village located 0.75 miles from the centre of Wrightington in West Lancashire, England. Nestled along the B5250 Mossy Lee Road within the civil parish of Wrightington, it has historical significance tied to the Second English Civil War. The village features the White Lion pub, a community staple since at least 1845, making it an integral part of local heritage and social life. It sits within the Wrightington district.
Property prices in Hunger Hill 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 Hunger Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Hunger Hill has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Hunger Hill 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.
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Planning Activity in Hunger Hill
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Hunger Hill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hunger Hill may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Hunger Hill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Hunger Hill were full planning applications (7), outline applications (6), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 37% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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