Platt Bridge, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Platt Bridge, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · settlement
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.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Wigan
- Parliamentary constituency: Makerfield
- LSOA: Wigan 026B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Platt Bridge.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Platt Bridge.
- 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 Platt Bridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Platt Bridge.
- - 2 New Street Platt Bridge Wigan WN2 5JB
Condition Discharge application to PART discharge Condition No.6 (Site Contamination Assessment). This condition has been PART discharged on application number A/24/97251/CON. The remaining part of th
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - Land To The Rear Of St Johns Vicarage Lee Lane Abram WN2 5QU
Variation of conditions 2 and 16 of previously approved A/18/85361/MAJOR to allow alterations to house types and landscaping. Part retrospective
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wigan | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - Sewage Works Templeton Road South Platt Bridge Wigan WN2 5PD
EIA Screening opinion for proposed works at Hindley and Templeton Road Wastewater Pumping Stations
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wigan | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - Open Land South Of 12 Car Street Platt Bridge
Condition discharge application to discharge condition numbers 7 (Floor Levels), 9 (Landscaping), 11 (Materials), 16 (Biodiversity enhancement), 17 (Carbon reduction strategy) in respect of previously
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wigan | Date: 2025-06-02
View full details - - Site Behind 11 Lee Lane Abram Wigan WN2 5QU
Condition Discharge application to discharge conditions 3 (surface water drainage), 4 (site contamination), 5 (floor levels), 6 (materials), 7 (landscape), 8 (EVCP) and 9 (Vehicle access) in respect o
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wigan | Date: 2024-11-20
View full details - - 66 Crediton Drive Platt Bridge Wigan WN2 5HU
Alterations to canopy porch, first floor side extension projecting to front and single storey extension to rear following demolition of existing conservatory together with installation of door to side
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2024-10-07
View full details - - 53-55 Walthew Lane Platt Bridge Wigan WN2 5AL
Condition Discharge application to discharge conditions 6 (flood evacuation plan), 7 (drainage), 8 and 12 in respect of application A/19/87858/FULL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wigan | Date: 2023-01-05
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A brief summary of Platt Bridge in Greater Manchester
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Platt Bridge a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Platt Bridge includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bryn Marsh & Ince Moss SSSI, Abram Flashes SSSI. 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Platt Bridge
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Platt Bridge. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Platt Bridge.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Platt Bridge were discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (3), full planning applications (2).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.
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