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Planning in Standish

Approved
88%
44 of 50 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

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

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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. 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.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Standish, 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, 67 planning applications were submitted near Standish. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.

The most common types were tree works (11), discharge of conditions (10), full planning applications (7). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Standish?
In the last 24 months, 67 planning applications were submitted near Standish. The approval rate is 88%.
How long do planning decisions take near Standish?
The average planning decision time near Standish is 67 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 Standish?
The planning approval rate near Standish is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Standish?
The most common type of planning application near Standish is tree works applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Standish?
You can search and track planning applications near Standish on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.