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Planning in Kitt Green

Approved
59%
20 of 30 decided
Decision time
about 12 weeks
on average

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

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Around Kitt Green

Postcode districts

WN5 175 applications in the last 12 monthsWN1 166 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council

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About Kitt Green

Kitt Green is a suburb of Wigan in Greater Manchester, England, notable for housing a significant Heinz food processing plant. This industrial presence may influence local planning applications and development opportunities in the area, making it a key consideration for stakeholders and researchers alike.

Property prices in Kitt Green 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 Kitt Green 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 Kitt Green a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Kitt Green has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Kitt Green 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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To comment on or object to a planning application near Kitt Green, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 49 planning applications were submitted near Kitt Green. Of these, 59% were approved, with an average decision time of 83 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (8), outline applications (4), tree works (2).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Kitt Green?
In the last 24 months, 49 planning applications were submitted near Kitt Green. The approval rate is 59%.
How long do planning decisions take near Kitt Green?
The average planning decision time near Kitt Green is 83 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 Kitt Green?
The planning approval rate near Kitt Green is 59%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Kitt Green?
The most common type of planning application near Kitt Green is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Kitt Green?
You can search and track planning applications near Kitt Green on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.