How long do planning decisions take near Town Green?

The average planning decision time near Town Green is 77 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 Town Green?

The planning approval rate near Town Green is 64%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Town Green?

The most common type of planning application near Town Green is full planning applications, with 16 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Town Green?

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Town Green, Greater Manchester Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Town Green, Greater Manchester.

Greater Manchester · England · settlement

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

About Town Green

Aughton is a village and civil parish situated in the West Lancashire district of Lancashire, England. Positioned approximately 10 miles north of Liverpool and 20 miles south-west of Preston, it lies conveniently between Ormskirk and Maghull, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to residential and commercial developments.

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Area Information

Admin district: Wigan
Parliamentary constituency: Makerfield
LSOA: Wigan 036B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Town Green.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Town Green.

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 Town Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Town Green.

- 84C Golborne Road Ashton-in-makerfield Wigan WN4 8XA
First floor front extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-03-06
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- 35 Hodnet Drive Ashton-in-makerfield Wigan WN4 8PQ
Single storey side/rear extension following demolition of conservatory
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-02-11
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- 51 Walford Road Ashton-in-makerfield Wigan WN4 8PH
Single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2025-09-01
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- 4 Salvin Close Ashton-in-makerfield Wigan WN4 8XS
Single storey rear extension projection 5.10 metres, height to the eaves 2.30 metres and height to the ridge 3.50 metres following removal of existing conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wigan | Date: 2024-08-07
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- 4 Salvin Close Ashton-in-makerfield Wigan WN4 8XS
Certificate of Lawful Development for a proposed single storey extension to rear following demolition of existing conservatory together with associated external alterations including re-location of th
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wigan | Date: 2024-04-18
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- 86 Bolton Road Ashton-in-makerfield Wigan WN4 8PF
Certificate of Lawful development for change of use from a C3 residential dwelling to a C2 children's home for up to 2 children
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wigan | Date: 2024-02-02
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- 86A Bolton Road Ashton-in-makerfield Wigan WN4 8PF
To construct two detached industrial units (Use Class E (g)) to be subdivided into three units, together with associated car parking, access and sliding entrance gates following the demolition of exis
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2023-12-21
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- 26 Greenfields Crescent Ashton-in-Makerfield Wigan WN4 8QZ
Pitched roof over bay window to front, two storey extension to side. Change from hipped to pitched roof above existing two storey rear extension, part first floor extension to rear. Single storey rear
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2023-07-20
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A brief summary of Town Green in Greater Manchester

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Town Green a particularly low-crime area.

Town Green has one conservation area within its boundaries: Ashton-in-Makerfield Town Centre. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

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Planning Activity in Town Green

In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Town Green. Of these, 64% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 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 Town Green.

The average decision period of 77 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Town Green were full planning applications (16), discharge of conditions (8), outline applications (5). Full planning applications account for 48% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 4 medium-scale applications, 28 smaller schemes were submitted.

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