Lower Green, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lower Green, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · settlement
Planning applications in Lower Green are administered by Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Wigan
- Parliamentary constituency: Leigh and Atherton
- LSOA: Wigan 025B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lower Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lower 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 Lower Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Lower Green.
- - 149 Higher Green Lane Astley Tyldesley Manchester M29 7JA
Part two storey part single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Land To Be Severed From 4 Boatmans Row Tyldesley Manchester M29 7JQ
Erection of detached dwelling on land to be severed from 4 Boatman's Row together with associated access, parking and landscaping
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2024-08-21
View full details - - Land To Be Severed From 4 Boatmans Row Tyldesley Manchester M29 7JQ
Erection of a detached dwelling on land to be severed from 4 Boatmans Row together with associated access, parking and landscaping
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2024-03-20
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A brief summary of Lower Green in Greater Manchester
Lower Green is a settlement located in Greater Manchester, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Lower Green a particularly low-crime area.
Lower Green has one conservation area within its boundaries: Astley Village, Tyldesley. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Lower Green includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Astley & Bedford Mosses SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Manchester Mosses. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lower 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.
Planning Activity in Lower Green
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Lower Green. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 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 Lower Green.
The average decision period of 81 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 Lower Green were full planning applications (3), outline applications (2), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Astley Green planning applications
- Town Lane planning applications
- Astley planning applications
- Higher Green planning applications
- Lark Hill planning applications
- Blackmoor planning applications
- Marsland Green planning applications
- Tyldesley planning applications
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.