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Planning in Springfield

Approved
83%
78 of 94 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

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

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Around Springfield

Postcode districts

WN1 167 applications in the last 12 monthsWN6 205 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council

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About Springfield

Springfield is a settlement located in Greater Manchester, England.

Property prices in Springfield show an average sale price of £216,293, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Springfield 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 Springfield, 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, 146 planning applications were submitted near Springfield. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (31), full planning applications (14), amendments (14). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Springfield?
In the last 24 months, 146 planning applications were submitted near Springfield. The approval rate is 83%.
How long do planning decisions take near Springfield?
The average planning decision time near Springfield is 75 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 Springfield?
The planning approval rate near Springfield is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Springfield?
The most common type of planning application near Springfield is discharge of conditions, with 31 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Springfield?
You can search and track planning applications near Springfield on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.