Orrell Post, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Orrell Post, Greater Manchester.
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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.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £180,719 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: St. Helens
- Parliamentary constituency: St Helens North
- LSOA: St. Helens 002D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Orrell Post.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Orrell Post.
- 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 Post based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Orrell Post.
- - 16 Lynbridge Close Orrell Wigan WN5 8SR
Garage conversion, single storey front extension, first floor side extension, raising of the ridge height to form new roof and detached garage in front garden
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 37 Pinewood Crescent Orrell Wigan WN5 8NF
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wigan | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Land To The Rear Of 57 Church Street Orrell Wigan WN5 8TG
Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.4 (Shallow Mining Risk Assessment), Condition No.5 (Ground Gas Risk Assessment), Condition No.6 (Drainage), Condition No.7 (EV charger), Condi
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wigan | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - Public Open Space Middlecot Close Orrell Wigan WN5 8SW
Outline application for a residential development of 3 dwellinghouses. All matters reserved
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Wigan | Date: 2025-07-10
View full details - - 39 Harswell Close Orrell Wigan WN5 8RG
Single storey extension to side
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2023-04-02
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A brief summary of Orrell Post in Greater Manchester
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 £180,719, 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 Orrell Post a particularly low-crime area.
Orrell Post 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 Post includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 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.
Planning Activity in Orrell Post
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Orrell Post. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 98 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Orrell Post maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
With an average of 98 days, decisions near Orrell Post 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 Orrell Post were full planning applications (9), outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 47% 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, 3 medium-scale applications, 15 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.