Search The Bell planning applications
18 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of The Bell · updated daily · Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council
- 68 Norley Hall Avenue Wigan WN5 9LPAwaiting decisionSingle storey rear extension projecting 3.83 metres, height to the eaves 2.37 metres and height to the ridge 3.86 metresReceived 2 Nov 2026A/26/101711/PDE
- 10 Shelley Drive Orrell Wigan WN5 8HWAwaiting decisionCertificate of lawful development for installation of solar panels to dwellinghouseReceived 15 Oct 2026A/26/101482/LUCP
- Central Park Montrose Avenue Wigan WN5 9XLAwaiting decisionCondition Discharge application to PART discharge Condition No.4 (CEMP - Works Programme and Site Hours) in respect of approved application A/24/97281/MAJPSIReceived 7 Oct 2026A/26/101612/CON
- Central Park Montrose Avenue Wigan WN5 9XLAwaiting decisionCondition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.29 (CT&EMP - Phase 3) in respect of approved application A/24/97281/MAJPSIReceived 7 Oct 2026A/26/101617/CON
- 6 Cambridge Road Orrell Wigan WN5 8PLAwaiting decisionFirst floor rear extensionReceived 6 Oct 2026A/26/101587/HH
Planning in The Bell
- Approved
- 81%
- 30 of 37 decided
- Decision time
- about 9 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of The Bell in the last 24 months, from Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.
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WN5 175 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council
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About The Bell
The Bell is a settlement located in Greater Manchester, England.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the The Bell area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes The Bell a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around The Bell has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, The Bell 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near The Bell, 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, 54 planning applications were submitted near The Bell. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (6), outline applications (6), discharge of conditions (4).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).