How long do planning decisions take near Lilford?

The average planning decision time near Lilford is 66 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 Lilford?

The planning approval rate near Lilford is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Lilford?

The most common type of planning application near Lilford is full planning applications, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lilford?

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Lilford, Greater Manchester Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lilford, Greater Manchester.

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About Lilford

Lilford is a quaint village located within the civil parish of Lilford-cum-Wigsthorpe in North Northamptonshire, England. Situated about 7 miles northeast of Thrapston, the village is renowned for its scenic countryside, historic landmarks, and strong agricultural heritage, making it an area of interest for potential planning applications related to rural development and heritage conservation.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £166,341 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wigan
Parliamentary constituency: Makerfield
LSOA: Wigan 027B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lilford.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Lilford based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Lilford.

- 441 Holden Road Leigh WN7 2HU
Creation of permanent vehicular footpath crossing and extension of existing vehicular footpath crossing
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-04-08
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- 35 Beverley Avenue Leigh WN7 1JT
Single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-02-20
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- 4 - 10 Charles Street Leigh WN7 1DB
Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.3 (Elevational and Sectional Details - Shopfront and Awning) and Condition No.4 (External Colours, Finishes and Materials) in respect of appro
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-02-02
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- 32 Greenways Leigh WN7 1JG
Single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-01-04
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- 52 Church Street Leigh WN7 1AZ
Prior notification for change of use from Class E to 2 self-contained flats Class C3
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wigan | Date: 2025-09-04
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- 38 Padiham Close Leigh WN7 2RU
First floor extension to side
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2024-01-31
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- 20 Elmridge Leigh WN7 1HN
Certificate of Lawful Development for a proposed detached outbuilding following demolition of existing garage
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Wigan | Date: 2024-01-24
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A brief summary of Lilford in Greater Manchester

Property prices in Lilford show an average sale price of £166,341, 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 Lilford a particularly low-crime area.

Lilford has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bridgewater Canal, Leigh, Leigh Bridge, Leigh Town Centre, Pennington, Leigh, Railway Road, Leigh. 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 Lilford 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 Lilford

In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Lilford. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 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 Lilford.

At 66 days on average, decisions near Lilford slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Lilford were full planning applications (13), discharge of conditions (5), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 54% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 medium-scale applications, 21 smaller schemes were submitted.

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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