How long do planning decisions take near Newtown (WN5)?

The average planning decision time near Newtown (WN5) is 83 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 Newtown (WN5)?

The planning approval rate near Newtown (WN5) is 33%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Newtown (WN5)?

The most common type of planning application near Newtown (WN5) is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Newtown (WN5)?

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Newtown (WN5), Greater Manchester Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Newtown (WN5), Greater Manchester.

Greater Manchester · England · settlement

Planning applications in Newtown (WN5) 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: £229,900 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wigan
Parliamentary constituency: Makerfield
LSOA: Wigan 018E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Newtown (WN5).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Newtown (WN5).

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 Newtown (WN5) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Newtown (WN5).

- Car Park Robin Park Leisure Centre Robin Park Road Wigan
To Vary Conditions of Planning Permission Number: A/25/098576/VAR - Condition 2 - to substitute approved drawings with amended plans and elevations; and subsequent changes to Condition 3 (materials) a
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-02-09
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- Wigan Community Ambulance And Fire Station Robin Park Road Wigan WN5 0UU
Installation of 2 air source heat pumps and associated works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2025-11-21
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- Flats 1 - 54 Logwood Place 55 Logwood Place Newtown Wigan WN5 9SY
Prior notification for the proposed demolition of flats and a bungalow
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Wigan | Date: 2023-11-24
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- 39 Loire Drive Robin Park Wigan WN5 0UH
Erection of 4.8 metre high mesh fence and gates with installation of new doorway to rear from existing building
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2023-08-16
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A brief summary of Newtown (WN5) in Greater Manchester

Newtown (WN5) is a settlement located in Greater Manchester, England.

Property prices in Newtown (WN5) show an average sale price of £229,900, 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 Newtown (WN5) a particularly low-crime area.

Newtown (WN5) has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wigan Pier, Wigan. 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.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Newtown (WN5) 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 Newtown (WN5)

In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Newtown (WN5). Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 83 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Newtown (WN5).

The average decision period of 83 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Newtown (WN5) were full planning applications (8), amendments (6), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 6 medium-scale applications, 18 smaller schemes were submitted.

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