Search Platt Bridge planning applications
11 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Platt Bridge · updated daily · Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council
- 51 Sydney Street Platt Bridge Wigan WN2 5BPAwaiting decisionChange of use from a single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) into a 4 bed HMO (Use Class C4)Received 15 Oct 2026A/26/101496/FULL
- Land To The Rear Of St Johns Vicarage Lee Lane Abram WN2 5QUAwaiting decisionCondition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.4 (Revised Hard and Soft Landscaping Scheme) in respect of approved application A/25/100255/VARMAJReceived 13 Oct 2026A/26/101660/CON
- 696 Liverpool Road Platt Bridge Wigan WN2 5BBAwaiting decisionCreation of a single storey self-contained ground floor one bedroom flat to the rear of 696 Liverpool Road, including new window opening to the front and erection of artificial wall (RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION)Received 6 Oct 2026A/26/101478/FULL
- Independent Methodist Church Liverpool Road Platt Bridge Wigan WN2 3TTAwaiting decisionPartial demolition and redevelopment of the existing building, with the existing front façade to be retainedReceived 25 Sep 2026A/26/101246/FULL
- Land To The Rear Of 192 - 206 Warrington Road AbramAwaiting decisionErection of two detached dwellings with associated parking, landscaping and boundary treatmentsReceived 10 Sep 2026A/26/101361/FULL
Planning in Platt Bridge
- Approved
- 63%
- 12 of 16 decided
- Decision time
- about 9 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Platt Bridge in the last 24 months, from Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Platt Bridge
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WN2 159 applications in the last 12 monthsWN1 166 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council
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About Platt Bridge
Platt Bridge is a residential suburb located within the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, Greater Manchester, just 2 miles south of Wigan town centre along the A573 road. With historical roots dating back to 1599, its name derives from "plat" or "platte," referring to a foot-bridge. This evolving area offers a blend of historical significance and modern living, making it a pertinent location for those interested in planning applications.
Property prices in Platt Bridge 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 Platt Bridge 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 Platt Bridge a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Platt Bridge has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Platt Bridge 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 Platt Bridge, 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, 31 planning applications were submitted near Platt Bridge. Of these, 63% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.
The most common types were outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (4), full planning applications (2). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.