How long do planning decisions take near Springfield?

The average planning decision time near Springfield is 74 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 71%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 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 23 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Springfield?

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Springfield, Greater Manchester Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Springfield, Greater Manchester.

Greater Manchester · England · settlement

Planning applications in Springfield are administered by Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £216,293 (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 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Springfield.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Springfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

15 planning applications found near Springfield.

- 55 Springfield Road Wigan WN6 7RA
Certificate of lawful development for a proposed change of use from a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a childrens residential home (Use Class C2) for up to 1 child together with associated external al
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-05-08
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- 4 Kearsley Street Wigan WN6 7DN
Single storey rear extension (Retrospective application)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-03-26
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- 23 Victoria Avenue Wigan WN6 7AN
Certificate of lawful development for the existing use of a property as a 4 bed, 4 person house in multiple occupation (Use Class C4)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-02-03
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- 12 Mort Street Wigan WN6 7AU
Certificate of lawful development for the existing use of a property as a 5 bed, 5 person house in multiple occupation (Use Class C4)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-01-06
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- 88 Park Road Wigan WN6 7AQ
Certificate of Lawful Development for the existing use of a property as a 6 bed, 6 person house in multiple occupation (Use Class C4)
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Wigan | Date: 2025-11-17
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- 55 Park Road Wigan WN6 7AA
Certificate of lawful development for the existing use, as a Class C4 6 bedroomed, 6 person House in Multiple Occupation
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wigan | Date: 2025-07-23
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- 19 Gidlow Avenue Wigan WN6 7PF
Certificate of Lawful Development for a proposed detached double garage in rear garden
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Wigan | Date: 2025-07-10
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- 3 Kimberley Street Wigan WN6 7AJ
Certificate of Lawful Development for change of use from residential dwelling (Class C3) to a 5 person, 5 bedroom HMO (Class C4)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wigan | Date: 2024-11-25
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- Pagefield Hotel 168 Gidlow Lane Wigan WN6 7AW
Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.3 (External Materials, Refuse Stores, Windows and Doors) and Condition No.4 (Financial and Contractual Agreements) in respect of application A
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wigan | Date: 2024-10-04
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- Pagefield Hotel 168 Gidlow Lane Wigan WN6 7AW
Listed Building Consent for the conversion of existing basement to create 1 apartment and separate ancillary management office
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wigan | Date: 2024-09-04
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- Gidlow Methodist Church Buckley Street Wigan WN6 7HE
Condition Discharge Application to discharge condition No 10 ( Demolition and Construction Environmental Management Plan (DCEMP)) in respect of previously approved application A/23/96560/VAR
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wigan | Date: 2024-04-19
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- Wigan And Leigh College Wigan School For The Arts Parsons Walk Wigan WN1 1RU
Prior notification for demolition of School For The Arts building
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Wigan | Date: 2023-09-06
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- Gidlow Methodist Church Buckley Street Wigan WN6 7HE
Erection of four semi-detached dwellings together with associated external works including boundary treatments, parking and landscaping with access via Barnsley Street following demolition of existing
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2023-09-01
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- 5 - 9 Norfolk Street Newtown Wigan WN6 7BQ
To display internally illuminated ATM signage. (Retrospective Application)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Advertising | Council: Wigan | Date: 2023-07-19
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- 104 Park Road Wigan WN6 7AQ
Change of use from a beauty salon to a dog grooming business (Sui Generis)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Wigan | Date: 2023-05-26
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A brief summary of Springfield in Greater Manchester

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.

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

Springfield has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: Green Hill, Wigan, Wigan Town Centre, Mesnes, Wigan, Wigan Lane, 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.

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.

Planning Activity in Springfield

In the last 24 months, 64 planning applications were submitted near Springfield. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 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 Springfield.

The average decision period of 74 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 Springfield were discharge of conditions (23), full planning applications (14), amendments (12).

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 12 medium-scale applications, 51 smaller schemes were submitted.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 15 applications
Refused: 6 applications
Awaiting decision: 43 applications

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