Search Ince in Makerfield planning applications

28 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Ince in Makerfield · updated daily · Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council

Only 8 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 28 · received or decided in the last 12 months

Trencherfield Mill Heritage Way Wigan WN3 4DUAwaiting decisionListed building consent for the removal and replacement of cladding to external and atrium walls and associated works for the purposes of meeting current fire safety regulations/cladding remediationReceived 13 Aug 2026A/26/101207/LB
Trencherfield Mill Heritage Way Wigan WN3 4DUAwaiting decisionRemoval and replacement of cladding to external and atrium walls and associated works for the purposes of meeting current fire safety regulations/cladding remediationReceived 13 Aug 2026A/26/101206/MAJOR
Eckersley Mill 3 1900 Building Swan Meadow Road WiganAwaiting decisionCondition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.6 (Window and Door Schedule), Condition No.7 (External Openings), Condition No.9 (Repairs to Pointing), Condition No.10 (Repair - Structural Defects) and Condition No.25 (Invasive Species Survey) in respect of approved application A/25/099011/MAJORConditionsReceived 28 Jul 2026A/26/101303/CON
Eckersley Mill 3 1900 Building Swan Meadow Road WiganAwaiting decisionCondition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.5 (Steelwork Removal) in respect of approved application A/25/099012/LBConditionsReceived 27 Jul 2026A/26/101301/CON
Development Land Phoenix Way Ince WN3 4NWAwaiting decisionCondition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.3 (Protection of Sewer) and Condition No.14 (Lighting Strategy) in respect of approved application A/22/94681/MAJORReceived 13 Jul 2026A/26/101223/CON

Planning in Ince in Makerfield

Approved: 70%; 21 of 27 decided
Decision time: about 12 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Ince in Makerfield in the last 24 months, from Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Ince in Makerfield

Postcode districts

WN3 103 applications in the last 12 monthsWN1 166 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council

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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.

Property prices in Ince in Makerfield show an average sale price of £216,293, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Ince in Makerfield area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Ince in Makerfield a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Ince in Makerfield has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

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In the last 24 months, 53 planning applications were submitted near Ince in Makerfield. Of these, 70% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (15), amendments (4), full planning applications (3). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Ince in Makerfield?

In the last 24 months, 53 planning applications were submitted near Ince in Makerfield. The approval rate is 70%.

How long do planning decisions take near Ince in Makerfield?

The average planning decision time near Ince in Makerfield is 81 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Ince in Makerfield?

The planning approval rate near Ince in Makerfield is 70%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Ince in Makerfield?

The most common type of planning application near Ince in Makerfield is discharge of conditions, with 15 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Ince in Makerfield?

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