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Planning in Shevington

Approved
87%
20 of 22 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Shevington in the last 24 months, from Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.

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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. 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 £216,293, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Shevington 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 Shevington a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Shevington has 15 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Shevington, 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, 28 planning applications were submitted near Shevington. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (4), tree works (4), outline applications (2).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 0 were dismissed.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Shevington?
In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Shevington. The approval rate is 87%.
How long do planning decisions take near Shevington?
The average planning decision time near Shevington is 76 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 Shevington?
The planning approval rate near Shevington is 87%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Shevington?
The most common type of planning application near Shevington is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Shevington?
You can search and track planning applications near Shevington on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.