How long do planning decisions take near Shakerley?

The average planning decision time near Shakerley is 57 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 Shakerley?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Shakerley?

The most common type of planning application near Shakerley is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Shakerley?

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Shakerley, Greater Manchester Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Shakerley, Greater Manchester.

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About Shakerley

Shakerley is a suburb within Tyldesley, located in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, Greater Manchester. Historically a hamlet, it lies to the northwest of Tyldesley cum Shakerley, which is part of the ancient parish of Leigh. The Hindsford Brook serves as the boundary between Shakerley and Hindsford, as well as between Tyldesley and Atherton, with the notable Hyndforth Bridge, originally rebuilt in stone in 1629, spanning the brook.

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Area Information

Admin district: Wigan
Parliamentary constituency: Worsley and Eccles
LSOA: Wigan 029E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Shakerley.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Shakerley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Shakerley.

- Stables Adjacent Common Fold Farm Cumbermere Lane Tyldesley
Replacement brick built stable building, storage building ancillary to the stables and an exercise arena
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2023-11-01
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A brief summary of Shakerley in Greater Manchester

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Shakerley a particularly low-crime area.

Shakerley has one conservation area within its boundaries: Tyldesley Town Centre. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Shakerley

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Shakerley. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 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 Shakerley.

At 57 days on average, decisions near Shakerley slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Shakerley were full planning applications (3), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 75% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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