Longshaw, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Longshaw, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · settlement
Planning applications in Longshaw are administered by Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £216,293 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wigan
- Parliamentary constituency: Wigan
- LSOA: Wigan 010D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Longshaw.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Longshaw.
- 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 Longshaw based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Longshaw.
- - 4 Crank Road Billinge Wigan WN5 7DT
Single storey rear extension following demolition of garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 40 Crank Road Billinge Wigan WN5 7EX
Single storey side extensions, alterations to ground floor rear fenestration, hip to gable roof alteration to facilitate loft conversion with dormers to front and rear, together with partial render to
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 20 Brownlow Lane Billinge Wigan WN5 7EY
Additional storey to the principal roof of an existing detached bungalow, increasing height to 7.28m
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 103 Hartley Green Gardens Billinge Wigan WN5 7GB
Open timber gazebo in rear garden
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 39 Crank Road Billinge Wigan WN5 7EX
Certificate of Lawful Development for a proposed two storey extension to rear and single storey extension to side with external alterations following demolition of existing garages and conservatory
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Wigan | Date: 2024-07-15
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A brief summary of Longshaw in Greater Manchester
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Longshaw a particularly low-crime area.
Longshaw has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.
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.
Planning Activity in Longshaw
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Longshaw. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 78 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 Longshaw.
The average decision period of 78 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Longshaw were full planning applications (7), outline applications (3), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.