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Planning in Longshaw

Approved
79%
19 of 23 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

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

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About Longshaw

Longshaw is a quaint residential and agricultural area located in Billinge Higher End, at the western edge of the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan in Greater Manchester. Nestled at the northern foot of Billinge Hill along the B5206 road, it retains its historical roots as part of Lancashire, making it an interesting location for potential planning applications.

Property prices in Longshaw show an average sale price of £216,293, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Longshaw 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 Longshaw, 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, 30 planning applications were submitted near Longshaw. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (7), tree works (4), outline applications (2).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Longshaw?
In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Longshaw. The approval rate is 79%.
How long do planning decisions take near Longshaw?
The average planning decision time near Longshaw is 75 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 Longshaw?
The planning approval rate near Longshaw is 79%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Longshaw?
The most common type of planning application near Longshaw is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Longshaw?
You can search and track planning applications near Longshaw on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.