How long do planning decisions take near Top Lock?

The average planning decision time near Top Lock is 62 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 Top Lock?

The planning approval rate near Top Lock is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Top Lock?

The most common type of planning application near Top Lock is discharge of conditions, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Top Lock?

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Top Lock, Greater Manchester Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Top Lock, Greater Manchester.

Greater Manchester · England · settlement

Planning applications in Top Lock are administered by Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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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: Makerfield
LSOA: Wigan 016A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Top Lock.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Top Lock.

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 Top Lock based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Top Lock.

- Oakdale House Cale Lane Aspull Wigan WN2 1HB
Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.13 (Contamination) in respect of approved application A/24/96789/MAJOR
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-05-22
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- Oakdale House Cale Lane Aspull Wigan WN2 1HB
Condition Discharge application to PART discharge Condition No.13 (Part 4 - Garden Validations for Plots 1-18) in respect of approved application A/24/96789/MAJOR
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-02-20
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- Oakdale House Cale Lane Aspull Wigan WN2 1HB
Working Amendment application for previously approved application A/24/96789/MAJOR for retention of existing boundary structures (brick wall) at plots 04 - 09, retention of existing Taylor Wimpey fenc
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-02-18
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A brief summary of Top Lock in Greater Manchester

Top Lock is a settlement located in Greater Manchester, England.

Property prices in Top Lock 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 Top Lock a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Top Lock 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 Top Lock

In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Top Lock. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 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 Top Lock.

At 62 days on average, decisions near Top Lock slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Top Lock were discharge of conditions (6), full planning applications (3), tree works (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.

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