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Planning in Westleigh

Approved
92%
22 of 23 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Westleigh in the last 24 months, from Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.

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About Westleigh

Westleigh is a suburb within the town of Leigh, located in the Wigan district of Greater Manchester, England. Established in 1875, it formed part of the merger of three historic townships: Westleigh, Bedford, and Pennington, contributing to the area's rich historical backdrop and potential for future planning developments. It sits within the Wigan district.

Property prices in Westleigh show an average sale price of £216,160, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Westleigh 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Westleigh, 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, 32 planning applications were submitted near Westleigh. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (10), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (1). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Westleigh?
In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Westleigh. The approval rate is 92%.
How long do planning decisions take near Westleigh?
The average planning decision time near Westleigh is 69 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 Westleigh?
The planning approval rate near Westleigh is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Westleigh?
The most common type of planning application near Westleigh is full planning applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Westleigh?
You can search and track planning applications near Westleigh on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.