Shevington, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Shevington, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · settlement
About Shevington
Shevington is a village and civil parish located in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, Greater Manchester. As of the 2011 Census, the population of the Shevington and Lower Ground ward reached 11,482, indicating a vibrant community that may impact local planning and development initiatives.
Population: 9,612 (2021) · Area: 681.2 km²
District: Wigan
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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: Wigan
- LSOA: Wigan 002E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Shevington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Shevington.
- 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 Shevington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Shevington.
- - 62 Longbrook Shevington Wigan WN6 8DA
T1 oak reduce by 2-3 m all round to reduce shading and encroachment
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 40 Miles Lane Shevington Wigan WN6 8EB
Single storey rear extension, loft conversion with rear dormer together with external alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - 71 Gathurst Lane Shevington Wigan WN6 8HW
Certificate of Lawful Development for a proposed loft conversion with dormer to rear and rooflights to front
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wigan | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - 6 Eastmead Shevington Wigan WN6 8GB
Single storey extension to rear with roof lights - retrospective
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Wigan | Date: 2023-11-29
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A brief summary of Shevington in Greater Manchester
Shevington is a village and civil parish located in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, Greater Manchester. As of the 2011 Census, the population of the Shevington and Lower Ground ward reached 11,482, indicating a vibrant community that may impact local planning and development initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 9,612 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wigan district.
Shevington covers an area of approximately 681.2 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Shevington 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 Shevington a particularly low-crime area.
Shevington has one conservation area within its boundaries: Church Lane, Shevington. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Shevington includes 15 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Shevington 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 Shevington
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Shevington. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 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 Shevington.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Shevington were full planning applications (3), tree works (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.