Orrell, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Orrell, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · settlement
Planning applications in Orrell are administered by Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Orrell
Orrell is a suburban area within the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, located approximately 3 miles west of Wigan town centre. As of the 2011 Census, the population of Orrell was recorded at 11,513 residents. The suburb is adjacent to Pemberton, making it a key consideration for planning applications in the Wigan region.
Population: 12,000
District: Wigan
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Area Information
- Admin district: Wigan
- Parliamentary constituency: Wigan
- LSOA: Wigan 010A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Orrell.
- 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 Orrell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Orrell.
- - 17 Thames Drive Orrell Wigan WN5 8NS
Open porch to front, single storey front extension, single storey side extension, render to all elevations and external alterations to fenestration following demolition of existing garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-01-25
View full details - - 299 Gathurst Road Orrell Wigan WN5 8QE
Raise in roof height and hip to gable alteration to create rooms in roof space, canopy to front, roof lights to front, dormer windows to rear, render to front and rear and external alterations to fene
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 92 Spring Road Orrell Wigan WN5 8QB
Single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 19 Windermere Road Orrell Wigan WN5 8PG
Single storey extension to rear and hip to gable roof conversion with installation of rooflights to front, and dormer to rear together with associated external alterations to windows
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2024-09-13
View full details - - Orrell Clinic 299 - 301 Orrell Road Orrell Wigan WN5 8QU
To convert a single use commercial unit (Class E) into 2 dwelling houses (Class C3), alterations to elevations including render to rear, together with raised decking areas to rear of each dwelling (Re
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Wigan | Date: 2023-06-09
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A brief summary of Orrell in Greater Manchester
Orrell is a suburban area within the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, located approximately 3 miles west of Wigan town centre. As of the 2011 Census, the population of Orrell was recorded at 11,513 residents. The suburb is adjacent to Pemberton, making it a key consideration for planning applications in the Wigan region. The settlement has a population of approximately 12,000. It sits within the Wigan district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Orrell a particularly low-crime area.
Orrell 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 Orrell includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Orrell 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 Orrell
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Orrell. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 89 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 Orrell.
The average decision period of 89 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 Orrell were full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 39% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.
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