New Houses, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near New Houses, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · settlement
Planning applications in New Houses 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: £216,293 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wigan
- Parliamentary constituency: Wigan
- LSOA: Wigan 012D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near New Houses.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near New Houses.
- 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 New Houses based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near New Houses.
- - 26 Tatham Grove Winstanley Wigan WN3 6JT
6 No. trees reduce overhanging branches by 3-4 metres
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-06-13
View full details - - Methodist Church Antrim Close Winstanley Wigan WN3 6DP
Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No4 (Coal Mining Report), Condition No.7 (Noise Assessment), Condition No.9 (EV Charging) and Condition No.11 (Boundary Treatment) in respect of
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 28 Castlemere Close Winstanley Wigan WN3 6NA
2 No. Oak Reduce crowns by 1-1.5 metres and remove all deadwood completely.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 9 Petworth Avenue Winstanley Wigan WN3 6JG
Single storey rear extension projecting 5.25 metres, height to the eaves 2.25 metres and height to the ridge 4 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 93 Melrose Drive Winstanley Wigan WN3 6EG
Single storey rear extension following demolition of conservatory
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-01-11
View full details - - 26 Castlemere Close Winstanley Wigan WN3 6NA
Quercus Robra (English Oak). The work I want to carry out is a 10-15% crown thin throughout the oak as the tree has grown out of control from the centre and has a lot of one sided weight. I will also
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Wigan | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - Langdale Tan House Lane Winstanley Wigan WN3 6DN
Remodelling of existing dwelling including new roof, new dormers to front and rear, single storey to side and rear extension with solar panels to front, patio to rear and creation of additional drivew
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2025-10-20
View full details - - 91 Melrose Drive Winstanley Wigan WN3 6EG
Single storey side and rear extension following the demolition of existing conservatory
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2025-08-02
View full details - - The Winstanley Centre Holmes House Avenue Wigan
Construction of 3 new retail units (Use Class E) and associated reconfiguration of car park
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2025-02-17
View full details - - 6 Derbyshire Road Winstanley Wigan WN3 6LN
Two storey to side with render to front elevation at first floor level, single storey extension at rear, paving to front garden with new boundary fence at rear enclosing existing parking space, follow
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2024-05-10
View full details - - 4 Tarrant Close Winstanley Wigan WN3 6HR
Single storey extension to front and side
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2023-11-29
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A brief summary of New Houses in Greater Manchester
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes New Houses a particularly low-crime area.
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.
Planning Activity in New Houses
In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near New Houses. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 96 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near New Houses may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 96 days, decisions near New Houses take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near New Houses were full planning applications (10), tree works (10), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 36% 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, 5 medium-scale applications, 21 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.