Standish, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Standish, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · Town
Planning applications in Standish are administered by Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Standish
Standish is a village located in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, Greater Manchester, England, nestled within the historic county of Lancashire. Strategically positioned along the A49 road between Chorley and Wigan, it is also near Junction 27 of the M6 motorway. As of the 2011 census, Standish had a population of 13,278, making it a vibrant community with potential implications for local planning applications.
Population: 13,278
District: Wigan
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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 001B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Standish.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Standish.
- 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 Standish based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Standish.
- - 2 Oakengates Standish Wigan WN6 0XL
beech Lift canopy to 3 metres
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 13 Preston Road Standish Wigan WN6 0HR
Prior notification for change of use of the first floor to 1 apartment (Use Class C3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 24 Bentham Place Standish Wigan WN6 0NB
T1 Willow Pollard branches back to original pruning points of overhanging Willow
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 47 Churchlands Lane Standish Wigan WN6 0XU
T1 (Willow) Remove 1 x Lowest branch that grows through crown of Oak tree to reduce encroachment onto property. T2 (Oak) Crown reduce by 3 metres to control size and reduce shading.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Bradley Lane Standish WN6 0XQ
Condition Discharge application to PART DISCHARGE Condition No.22 (Contamination) - Plots 73-112 at Barrowcroft, Bradley Lane, Standish in respect of approved application A/21/90730/MAJOR
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wigan | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - Zeera 1A School Lane Standish Wigan WN6 0TG
Change of use of first floor flat (Class C3) to dining area linked to ground floor restaurant, with erection of glazed side porch, new stair enclosure, and installation of side window. (Retrospective
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - Breakey & Co 2 High Street Standish Wigan WN6 0HL
Change of use from E(c)(ii) Estate Agency offices, to a drinking establishment.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2025-08-22
View full details - - Coop Pole Street Standish Wigan WN6 0HP
Installation of digital display screen inside the store to the front
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Wigan | Date: 2025-02-28
View full details - - Bradley Lane Standish WN6 0XQ
Condition Discharge application to Part Discharge Condition No.10 (Parking - Plots 64-72, 74-80 and 99-104 1st Phase of handovers) in respect of application A/21/90730/MAJOR
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wigan | Date: 2025-02-17
View full details - - Broomfield Cottage 99 Bradley Lane Standish Wigan WN6 0NA
Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.3 (Management Plan) in respect of application A/23/95710/CU
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wigan | Date: 2024-11-25
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A brief summary of Standish in Greater Manchester
Standish is a village located in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, Greater Manchester, England, nestled within the historic county of Lancashire. Strategically positioned along the A49 road between Chorley and Wigan, it is also near Junction 27 of the M6 motorway. As of the 2011 census, Standish had a population of 13,278, making it a vibrant community with potential implications for local planning applications. The Town has a population of approximately 13,278. It sits within the Wigan district.
Property prices in Standish 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 Standish a particularly low-crime area.
Standish has one conservation area within its boundaries: Standish. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Standish 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 Standish
In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Standish. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 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 Standish.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Standish were tree works (10), discharge of conditions (10), full planning applications (7). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 5 medium-scale applications, 26 smaller schemes were submitted.
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