Search Lowton planning applications

15 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Lowton · updated daily · Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 15 · received or decided in the last 90 days

Nugent Care Lime House Newton Road Lowton Warrington WA3 1HFAwaiting decisionT2 - (sycamore) - crown lift lower branches over traffic lights to 4m T4 - (sycamore) - Fell, due to lean over road T7 - (sycamore) - Reduce end weight of branches over road by 4m T8 - (beech) - Remove dead limb over bus stop. T9 - (ash) - remove ash limb containing fruiting body over road T10 - (cherry) - crown lift branches over drive way to 5m for site access T11 - (cherry) - crown lift branches over drive way to 5m for site access T12 (Hawthorn) - fell dead hawthorn over car park. T13 - (poplar) - fell to ground level, or pollard to 13m due to likelihood of branch drop. T14 - (poplar) - fell to ground level, or pollard to 13m due to likelihood of branch drop. T15 - (sycamore) - fell for safety reasons. Bifurcate form at 2.5m, dysfunctional and decayed.Received 4 Nov 2026A/26/101763/WTTPO
27 Planewood Gardens Lowton Warrington WA3 2BSAwaiting decisionCertificate of Lawful Development for proposed change of use from a dwelling (Use Class C3) to a dwelling where care is provided for 1 adult resident (Use Class C3(b))Received 29 Oct 2026A/26/101678/LUCP
6 Delamere Avenue Lowton Warrington WA3 1LNAwaiting decisionSingle storey front extension, part single/part two storey rear extension and alterations to fenestration following demolition of conservatoryReceived 20 Oct 2026A/26/101652/HH
2 Tarnway Lowton Warrington WA3 2QJAwaiting decisionDetached garden room in the side garden area on existing concrete patioReceived 15 Oct 2026A/26/101668/HH
29 Lane Head Avenue Lowton Warrington WA3 2TBAwaiting decisionSingle storey front extensionReceived 1 Oct 2026A/26/101518/HH

Planning in Lowton

Approved: 83%; 40 of 48 decided
Decision time: about 10 weeks; on average

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

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Around Lowton

Postcode districts

WA3 259 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council

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About Lowton

Lowton is a village situated in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, Greater Manchester, England. Located approximately 2 miles from Leigh, 7 miles south of Wigan, and 12 miles west of Manchester city centre, it is easily accessible via the A580 East Lancashire Road. This strategic position makes Lowton a noteworthy area for planning applications, given its proximity to key urban centres. The settlement has a population of approximately 14,605. It sits within the Wigan district.

Property prices in Lowton show an average sale price of £252,351, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lowton 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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In the last 24 months, 60 planning applications were submitted near Lowton. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (23), tree works (10), outline applications (3). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

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 Lowton?

In the last 24 months, 60 planning applications were submitted near Lowton. The approval rate is 83%.

How long do planning decisions take near Lowton?

The average planning decision time near Lowton is 67 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?

The planning approval rate near Lowton is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Lowton?

The most common type of planning application near Lowton is full planning applications, with 23 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lowton?

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