Search Orrell Post planning applications
17 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Orrell Post · updated daily · Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council
- 105 Winstanley Road Billinge Wigan WN5 7XEAwaiting decisionSingle storey rear extensions and alterations to fenestration following demolition of existing rear extensionReceived 3 Nov 2026A/26/101694/HH
- 10 Shelley Drive Orrell Wigan WN5 8HWAwaiting decisionCertificate of lawful development for installation of solar panels to dwellinghouseReceived 15 Oct 2026A/26/101482/LUCP
- 96 Winstanley Road Billinge Wigan WN5 7XAAwaiting decisionErection of detached outbuilding to rearReceived 12 Oct 2026A/26/101597/HH
- Abbey Lakes Hall Orrell Road Orrell Wigan WN5 8QZAwaiting decisionCondition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.16 (Biodiversity Enhancements) and Condition No.22 (Training and Employment Plan) in respect of approved application A/25/098464/MAJORReceived 7 Oct 2026A/26/101628/CON
- 145 Moor Road Orrell Wigan WN5 8SJRefusedFirst floor side extension and part two storey part single storey rear extension, including a front bay window, rear balcony, new front and side openings, and partial render to the front elevationReceived 23 Sep 2026Decided 6 Nov 2026A/26/101470/HH
Planning in Orrell Post
- Approved
- 75%
- 30 of 40 decided
- Decision time
- about 10 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Orrell Post in the last 24 months, from Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.
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Planning authority: Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council
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About Orrell Post
Orrell Post is a suburb located in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, Greater Manchester, just 3 miles west of Wigan town centre. As of the 2011 Census, the population of the ward was recorded at 11,513. This area shares a boundary with Pemberton, making it an integral part of the Wigan locality, which may be relevant for planning applications and local development considerations.
Property prices in Orrell Post show an average sale price of £216,293, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Orrell Post area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Orrell Post a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Orrell Post has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Orrell Post 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 Orrell Post, 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, 55 planning applications were submitted near Orrell Post. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (6), outline applications (5). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.