Mossy Lea, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Mossy Lea, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
About Mossy Lea
Wrightington is a civil parish in West Lancashire, covering 3,915½ acres of hilly terrain, with elevations exceeding 400 feet at Harrock. The parish features the River Douglas along its southern boundary at Appley Bridge, and includes notable areas such as Wrightington Hall to the north, as well as Tunley, Broadhurst, and Fairhurst. According to the 2011 census, the population of Wrightington stands at 2,886, making it a quaint yet vibrant community for potential planning developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £180,719 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wigan
- Parliamentary constituency: Wigan
- LSOA: Wigan 001D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Mossy Lea.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Mossy Lea.
- 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 Mossy Lea based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Mossy Lea.
- - 36 Manse Avenue Wrightington Wigan Lancashire WN6 9RP
First Floor Extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 10 Manse Avenue Wrightington Wigan Lancashire WN6 9RP
First floor side dormer extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Mossy Lea Farm 248 Mossy Lea Road Wrightington Wigan Lancashire WN6 9RL
The demolition of 3 existing buildings and the erection of 3 dwellings with detached garages and associated access and external works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - South Tunley House Farm Tunley Lane Wrightington WN6 9RJ
Proposed allotment gardens with associated lodges, associated works and planting.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2025-08-07
View full details - - Barn At South Tunley Hall Tunley Lane Wrightington Lancashire
Approval of details reserved by condition no 3 of planning permission 2022/1268/LBC relating to materials.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2023-11-30
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A brief summary of Mossy Lea in Lancashire
Wrightington is a civil parish in West Lancashire, covering 3,915½ acres of hilly terrain, with elevations exceeding 400 feet at Harrock. The parish features the River Douglas along its southern boundary at Appley Bridge, and includes notable areas such as Wrightington Hall to the north, as well as Tunley, Broadhurst, and Fairhurst. According to the 2011 census, the population of Wrightington stands at 2,886, making it a quaint yet vibrant community for potential planning developments.
Property prices in Mossy Lea show an average sale price of £180,719, 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 Mossy Lea a particularly low-crime area.
Mossy Lea 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Mossy Lea includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wrightington Bar Pasture SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Mossy Lea
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Mossy Lea. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 90 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Mossy Lea may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 90 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Mossy Lea were full planning applications (8), outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 57% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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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.