How long do planning decisions take near Poolstock?

The average planning decision time near Poolstock is 77 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 Poolstock?

The planning approval rate near Poolstock is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Poolstock?

The most common type of planning application near Poolstock is discharge of conditions, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Poolstock?

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Poolstock, Greater Manchester Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Poolstock, Greater Manchester.

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About Poolstock

Poolstock is a residential area situated in Wigan, Greater Manchester. Known primarily for its road of the same name, Poolstock offers a mix of housing and community amenities, making it a key location for potential planning applications and local developments.

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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: Wigan
Parliamentary constituency: Makerfield
LSOA: Wigan 021E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Poolstock.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Poolstock.

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 Poolstock based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Poolstock.

- Brookside Worsley Mesnes Drive Wigan WN3 5UE
To remove 1 Alder tree that appears to be in decline and has a number of large dead branches. To prune 1 large Silver Birch to give a 2m clearance from the property
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-01-05
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- Site A North Of Worsley Mesnes Drive Site B South Of Worsley Mesnes Drive Site C South West Of Worsley Mesnes Drive Site D South Of Mesnes Avenue Site E North East Of Mesnes Avenue
Condition Discharge application to PART DISCHARGE Condition No.45 (Contamination - Part 4, Garden Vals for Plots 44-58) in respect of approved application A/21/93043/MAJOR
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wigan | Date: 2025-10-29
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- Site A North Of Worsley Mesnes Drive Site B South Of Worsley Mesnes Drive Site C South West Of Worsley Mesnes Drive Site D South Of Mesnes Avenue Site E North East Of Mesnes Avenue
Condition Discharge application to DISCHARGE Condition No.46 (Soil Vals for Plots 59-63, 67-70, 80-84, 92-94) in respect of approved application A/21/93043/MAJOR
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wigan | Date: 2025-10-29
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- Eckersley Mill 2 Swan Meadow Road Wigan
Condition Discharge application to PART DISCHARGE Condition No.3 (Archaeological Works - Parts 1 and 2) and to FULLY DISCHARGE Condition No.4 (Demolition Traffic, Noise, Dust and Vibration) and Condit
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wigan | Date: 2025-10-15
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- Site Of And Land To The North Of 52 - 54 Poolstock Wigan WN3 5DY
Erection of part 4 storey/3 storey apartment block comprising 9 self-contained apartments with car parking and landscaping, following demolition of vacant restaurant building
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2024-11-28
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A brief summary of Poolstock in Greater Manchester

Property prices in Poolstock 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 Poolstock a particularly low-crime area.

Poolstock has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Wigan Town Centre, Mesnes, Wigan, Wigan Pier, Wigan, Dicconson, Wigan. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.

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Planning Activity in Poolstock

In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Poolstock. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 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 Poolstock.

The average decision period of 77 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Poolstock were discharge of conditions (8), full planning applications (3), outline applications (3).

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 22 smaller schemes were submitted.

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