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13 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Plank Lane · updated daily · Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 13 · received or decided in the last 90 days

5 Woodgarth Leigh WN7 4TFAwaiting decisionCertificate of lawful development for proposed single storey rear extension together with pitched roof to side addition and external alterations to fenestration following demolition of porchReceived 23 Oct 2026A/26/101704/LUCP
Land North East Of 74 Firs Lane LeighAwaiting decisionConstruction of single storey workshop (Use Class E(g)(iii) - Industrial Processes) together with parking and associated worksReceived 2 Oct 2026A/26/101530/FULL
Highfield Sand Quarry Moss Lane LowtonAwaiting decisionwe plan to reduce the overall overgrown nature of the area know as the plateu within the woods to try to encourage a meadow like space with more natural light passing through the canopy no trees within a 4 mtr distance form the existing boundary line will be worked so as not to impact the view of the wood from outside where possible any trees removed will be replaced on a 2 to 1 basis and used to reinforce or plug gaps in the existing boundary works - removal hawthorn h1 hawthorn h2 hawthorn h3 hawthorn h4 hawthorn h5 hawthorn h6 hawthorn h7 hawthorn h8 hawthorn h9 hawthorn h10 hawthorn h11 ash a13 sycamore S14 sycamore S15 ash A16 ash A17 works crown lifting to 4mtr from ground level oak o1 oak o2 oako3 crown thinning by 25% oak o1 oak o2 oako3 crown reduction to 12mtr oak o1 oak o2 oako3 works removal of all dead and hanging branches or treesReceived 23 Sep 2026A/26/101508/WTTPO
Land Off Firs Lane & Plank Lane LeighAwaiting decisionCondition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.8 (Risk Assessment and Method Statement - works within 20m of the canal) in respect of approved application A/24/97242/VARMAJReceived 23 Sep 2026A/26/101563/CON
Land Off Firs Lane & Plank Lane LeighAwaiting decisionConditon Discharge application to discharge condition29 (Construction Training and Employment Management Plan) in respect of approved application A/24/97242/VARMAJReceived 11 Sep 2026A/26/101516/CON

Planning in Plank Lane

Approved: 100%; 12 of 12 decided
Decision time: about 7 weeks; on average

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

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Around Plank Lane

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WN7 157 applications in the last 12 months

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Planning authority: Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council

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About Plank Lane

Plank Lane railway station served the hamlet of Crankwood and the surrounding Plank Lane area in Leigh, Greater Manchester. The railway line primarily facilitated the transportation of goods, particularly coal, connecting local communities while bypassing them. This historical focus on industry may influence current planning applications and developments in the area, reflecting its industrial heritage.

Property prices in Plank Lane show an average sale price of £216,160, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Plank Lane 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 Plank Lane a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Plank Lane 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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In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Plank Lane. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (7), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Plank Lane?

In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Plank Lane. The approval rate is 100%.

How long do planning decisions take near Plank Lane?

The average planning decision time near Plank Lane is 49 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 Plank Lane?

The planning approval rate near Plank Lane is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Plank Lane?

The most common type of planning application near Plank Lane is discharge of conditions, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

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