How long do planning decisions take near Lowton Heath?

The average planning decision time near Lowton Heath is 63 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 Heath?

The planning approval rate near Lowton Heath is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

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

The most common type of planning application near Lowton Heath is full planning applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lowton Heath?

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Lowton Heath, Greater Manchester Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lowton Heath, Greater Manchester.

Greater Manchester · England · settlement

Planning applications in Lowton Heath 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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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £270,680 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wigan
Parliamentary constituency: Leigh and Atherton
LSOA: Wigan 040D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lowton Heath.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Lowton Heath.

- 4 Heath Lane Lowton Warrington WA3 1JA
Single storey rear extension following demolition of conservatory
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-01-26
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- 26 Cotswold Avenue Lowton Warrington WA3 1HW
Certificate of lawful development for proposed porch to front and single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-01-20
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- 62 Heath Lane Lowton Warrington WA3 1HR
T4 Oak - Crown reduce by 20% using thinning process to reduce some excessive lateral reach by up to 3m where appropriate, resulting in a well balanced aerated canopy of good form. T5 Oak - Crown thin
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Wigan | Date: 2025-11-30
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- 423 Newton Road Lowton Warrington WA3 1NZ
T1 Oak Crown lift by 5 metres and crown thin by 10 to 15 percent
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Wigan | Date: 2025-11-28
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- 26 Cotswold Avenue Lowton Warrington WA3 1HW
Single storey rear extension and open porch to front following demolition of attached garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2025-10-21
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A brief summary of Lowton Heath in Greater Manchester

Lowton Heath is a settlement located in Greater Manchester, England.

Property prices in Lowton Heath show an average sale price of £270,680, 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 Lowton Heath a particularly low-crime area.

Lowton Heath has one conservation area within its boundaries: Golborne Town Centre. 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 Lowton Heath includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Highfield Moss SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Lowton Heath

In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Lowton Heath. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Lowton Heath may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 63 days on average, decisions near Lowton Heath slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Lowton Heath were full planning applications (10), tree works (5), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 56% 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, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.

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