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Planning in New Houses

Approved
95%
40 of 41 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

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

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About New Houses

New Houses is a settlement located in Greater Manchester, England.

Property prices in New Houses show an average sale price of £216,293, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, New Houses 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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To comment on or object to a planning application near New Houses, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 49 planning applications were submitted near New Houses. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.

The most common types were tree works (12), full planning applications (10), outline applications (4). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near New Houses?
In the last 24 months, 49 planning applications were submitted near New Houses. The approval rate is 95%.
How long do planning decisions take near New Houses?
The average planning decision time near New Houses is 71 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 New Houses?
The planning approval rate near New Houses is 95%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near New Houses?
The most common type of planning application near New Houses is tree works applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near New Houses?
You can search and track planning applications near New Houses on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.