How long do planning decisions take near Kitt Green?

The average planning decision time near Kitt Green is 70 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 73%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 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?

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Kitt Green, Greater Manchester Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Kitt Green, Greater Manchester.

Greater Manchester · England · settlement

Planning applications in Kitt Green are administered by Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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.

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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: Wigan
LSOA: Wigan 014D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Kitt Green.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kitt Green.

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 Kitt Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Kitt Green.

- 85 Severn Drive Wigan WN5 9NE
First floor to side and rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2025-11-12
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- Central Park Montrose Avenue Wigan WN5 9XL
Condition Discharge Application to discharge condition No: 3 (Materials), 4 (CEMP), 22 (Tree Protection fencing), 23 (Commencement Notice), 27 (Surface water Drainage) and 28 (CT&EMP) and Part Dischar
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wigan | Date: 2025-04-16
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- 10 Ribble Drive Wigan WN5 9LX
Certificate of Lawful Development for a proposed change of use from a (Class C3) dwelling to a children's care home for up to 1 child (Class C2)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Wigan | Date: 2024-10-31
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- 85 Severn Drive Wigan WN5 9NE
Retention of existing single storey rear extension and erection of single storey extension to side together with installation of bay window and canopy to front and associated external alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2024-02-23
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A brief summary of Kitt Green in Greater Manchester

Property prices in Kitt Green 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 Kitt Green a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Kitt Green 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.

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Planning Activity in Kitt Green

In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Kitt Green. Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 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 Kitt Green.

At 70 days on average, decisions near Kitt Green slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Kitt Green were full planning applications (8), outline applications (6), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.

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