How long do planning decisions take near The Bell?

The average planning decision time near The Bell is 64 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 The Bell?

The planning approval rate near The Bell is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near The Bell?

The most common type of planning application near The Bell is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near The Bell?

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The Bell, Greater Manchester Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near The Bell, 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 014C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 The Bell based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near The Bell.

- 11 Denton Grove Orrell Wigan WN5 0HU
Single storey rear extension projecting 3.14 metres, height to the eaves 2.6 metres and height to the ridge 3.9 metres following demolition of conservatory
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-03-24
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- Dean Trust Wigan Greenhey Orrell Wigan WN5 0DQ
Certificate of lawful development for a proposed free-standing canopy
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-02-11
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- 6 Dean Crescent Orrell Wigan WN5 0HY
Certificate of Lawful Development for change of use from a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a 4 person, 4 bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4) together with associated external alteratio
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wigan | Date: 2025-04-28
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A brief summary of The Bell in Greater Manchester

The Bell is a settlement located in Greater Manchester, England.

Property prices in The Bell 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 The Bell a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around The Bell includes 3 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 The Bell

In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near The Bell. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. The Bell maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

At 64 days on average, decisions near The Bell slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near The Bell were full planning applications (7), outline applications (7), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 37% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 17 smaller schemes were submitted.

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