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Planning in Pemberton

Approved
68%
32 of 45 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Pemberton in the last 24 months, from Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.

Decided by Wigan Metropolitan Borough CouncilCouncil page

Around Pemberton

Postcode districts

WN5 175 applications in the last 12 monthsWN3 104 applications in the last 12 monthsWN1 167 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council

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About Pemberton

Pemberton is a residential area in Wigan, Greater Manchester, situated on the southwestern bank of the River Douglas and east of the M6 motorway. As part of a ward with a population of 13,638, which rose to 13,982 according to the 2011 Census, Pemberton offers a growing community that may be relevant for planning applications and developments in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 13,982. It sits within the Wigan district.

Property prices in Pemberton show an average sale price of £216,293, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Pemberton 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 Pemberton, 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, 71 planning applications were submitted near Pemberton. Of these, 68% were approved, with an average decision time of 79 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (14), outline applications (5), discharge of conditions (3).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Pemberton?
In the last 24 months, 71 planning applications were submitted near Pemberton. The approval rate is 68%.
How long do planning decisions take near Pemberton?
The average planning decision time near Pemberton is 79 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 Pemberton?
The planning approval rate near Pemberton is 68%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Pemberton?
The most common type of planning application near Pemberton is full planning applications, with 14 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Pemberton?
You can search and track planning applications near Pemberton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.