How long do planning decisions take near Standish Lower Ground?

The average planning decision time near Standish Lower Ground is 53 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 Lower Ground?

The planning approval rate near Standish Lower Ground is 33%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Standish Lower Ground?

The most common type of planning application near Standish Lower Ground is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Standish Lower Ground?

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Standish Lower Ground, Greater Manchester Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Standish Lower Ground, Greater Manchester.

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £180,719 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wigan
Parliamentary constituency: Wigan
LSOA: Wigan 003D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Standish Lower Ground.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Standish Lower Ground.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
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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...)
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Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Standish Lower Ground based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Standish Lower Ground.

- 6 Weston Park Standish Lower Ground Wigan WN6 8LE
Change of use from a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a childrens care home for 1 child (Use Class C2)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-02-11
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A brief summary of Standish Lower Ground in Greater Manchester

Standish Lower Ground is a settlement located in Greater Manchester, England.

Property prices in Standish Lower Ground show an average sale price of £180,719, 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 Lower Ground a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Standish Lower Ground includes 7 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Standish Lower Ground

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Standish Lower Ground. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 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 Lower Ground.

The average decision time of 53 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 Lower Ground were full planning applications (4), outline applications (2), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 57% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.

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