Ince in Makerfield, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ince in Makerfield, Greater Manchester.
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About Ince in Makerfield
Ince-in-Makerfield, commonly known as Ince, is a town located within the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, Greater Manchester. As of the 2011 census, the population of Ince was recorded at 13,486, but when including the southern portion categorized under the Abram ward, the total rises to 15,664. This growing population presents various opportunities and challenges for planning applications in the area.
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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: Makerfield
- LSOA: Wigan 021B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ince in Makerfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ince in Makerfield.
- 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 Ince in Makerfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Ince in Makerfield.
- - Units 1 & 2 Richard Street Ince Wigan WN3 4JN
Change of use of units from commercial/light industrial (Use Class B2) to a gym and fitness centre (Use Class E(d))
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2025-12-17
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A brief summary of Ince in Makerfield in Greater Manchester
Ince-in-Makerfield, commonly known as Ince, is a town located within the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, Greater Manchester. As of the 2011 census, the population of Ince was recorded at 13,486, but when including the southern portion categorized under the Abram ward, the total rises to 15,664. This growing population presents various opportunities and challenges for planning applications in the area.
Property prices in Ince in Makerfield 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 Ince in Makerfield a particularly low-crime area.
Ince in Makerfield has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Wigan Town Centre, Mesnes, Wigan, Wigan Pier, Wigan, Dicconson, Wigan. 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 Ince in Makerfield includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bryn Marsh & Ince Moss SSSI. 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, Ince in Makerfield 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 Ince in Makerfield
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Ince in Makerfield. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 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 Ince in Makerfield.
The average decision period of 86 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Ince in Makerfield were discharge of conditions (12), amendments (4), full planning applications (2).
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 19 smaller schemes were submitted.
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