How long do planning decisions take near Lowton Common?

The average planning decision time near Lowton Common is 65 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 Lowton Common?

The planning approval rate near Lowton Common is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Lowton Common?

The most common type of planning application near Lowton Common is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lowton Common?

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Lowton Common, Greater Manchester Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lowton Common, Greater Manchester.

Greater Manchester · England · settlement

Planning applications in Lowton Common 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 038D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Lowton Common based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Lowton Common.

- 4 Green Lawns Close Lowton Warrington WA3 2US
T1 (Lime) Fell due to located within close proximity to property and in rear garden therefore not to effect to street amenity, large tree in confined space. Re-planting suggested with a more suitable
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-07-03
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- 16 Green Lawns Close Lowton Warrington WA3 2US
T1 LIme Fell due to deadwood and overhanging neighbour's property
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-05-04
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- Unit 4 Automation House Newton Road Lowton Warrington WA3 2AP
Partial change of use of unit (Use Class B2) to use as a dog grooming salon (Sui Generis)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-01-19
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- 33 Carr Lane Lowton Warrington WA3 1AF
Change of use from single dwelling (use Class C3) to a childrens residential home for up to 3 children (Use Class C2) together with installation of new driveway
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2025-12-03
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- 120 Newton Road Lowton Warrington WA3 1DG
Erection of a replacement dwelling and new driveway following demolition of the existing dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2025-10-24
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- 11 Green Lawns Close Lowton Warrington WA3 2US
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Wigan | Date: 2025-08-31
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- 24 Barford Drive Lowton Warrington WA3 1DD
Single storey extension to rear following removal of existing conservatory
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2025-02-17
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A brief summary of Lowton Common in Greater Manchester

Lowton Common 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 Lowton Common a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lowton Common 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 Lowton Common

In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Lowton Common. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 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 Lowton Common.

At 65 days on average, decisions near Lowton Common slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Lowton Common were full planning applications (9), tree works (4), outline applications (3). 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 large-scale (major) developments, 4 medium-scale applications, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.

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