Wingates, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wingates, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · settlement
About Wingates
Wingates is a small settlement within Westhoughton, located in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester. Historically part of Lancashire, it sits along the A6 road, connecting Blackrod and Walkden, and is characterized by its exposed position, which has led to names like Win-yate and Windyates. This unique geographical setting may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £214,667 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bolton
- Parliamentary constituency: Bolton West
- LSOA: Bolton 031E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wingates.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wingates.
- 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 Wingates based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Wingates.
- - 49 Chorley Road Bolton BL5 3PD
CERTIFICATE OF LAWFULNESS PROPOSED (S192) CHANGE OF USE FROM CLASS E(B) RESTAURANT TO CLASS E (GI) SELF CONTAINED OFFICES.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 5 Greensmith Way Bolton BL5 3BR
DEMOLITION OF EXISTING CONSERVATORY AND ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Land West Of Slack Lane Slack Lane Bolton
VARIATION OF CONDITION 8 (REASONABLE AVOIDANCE MEASURES FOR AMPHIBIANS) ON APPLICATION 18884/24
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - Land Adjacent Electricity Sub Station Slack Lane Bolton
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 5 (HIMALAYAN BALSAM) ON APPLICATION 12461/21 (AS AMENDED BY NMA APPLICATION 00096/26)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Electricity Sub Station Slack Lane Westhoughton Bolton
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 12 (SURFACE WATER DRAINAGE) ON APPLICATION 12461/21 (AS AMENDED BY NMA APPLICATION 00096/26)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Land Adjacent Electricity Sub Station Slack Lane Westhoughton Bolton
NON-MATERIAL AMENDMENT TO PLANNING PERMISSION REF. 12461/21 (INSTALLATION OF FLEXIBLE GENERATION BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM INCLUDING ERECTION OF CCTV AND 2.4M WELDMESH FENCE AND GATES) TO ALLOW FO
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 28A Manchester Road Westhoughton Bolton BL5 3QD
CHANGE OF USE OF VACANT UNIT TO A MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT INCORPORATING A DANCE STUDIO (USE CLASS E(d)) AND A UNIT FOR STORAGE OR LIGHT INDUSTRY (USE CLASS B8 OR E(g)) TOGETHER WITH INSTALLATION OF 2 NO
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 1 Hardy Close Bolton BL5 3BS
ERECTION OF A FIRST FLOOR SIDE EXTENSION
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Land West Of Slack Lane Slack Lane Bolton
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 4 (LAND CONTAMINATION) ON APPLICATION 18884/24
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bolton | Date: 2025-10-20
View full details - - 5 Greensmith Way Westhoughton Bolton BL5 3BR
PRIOR NOTIFICATION APPLICATION FOR A PROPOSED LARGER HOME EXTENSION AT REAR (5.18M LONG; 3.77M MAX HEIGHT; 2.29M EAVES HEIGHT)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Bolton | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - 343 Church Street Bolton BL5 3QE
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 2 (SCHEME FOR THE INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT TO CONTROL EMISSION OF NOISE AND FUMES) ON APPLICATION 18589/24
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bolton | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - Sunny Brow Wingates Lane Westhoughton Bolton BL5 3LP
PRIOR APPROVAL APPLICATION FOR THE PROPOSED REPAIRS AND ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING BARN WITH YORKSHIRE BOARDING
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Bolton | Date: 2024-08-07
View full details - - 343 Church Street Westhoughton Bolton BL5 3QE
CHANGE OF USE OF DWELLING TO COMMERCIAL UNIT AT GROUND FLOOR AND 2NO. BED FLAT TO FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS TOGETHER WITH SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION AT REAR AND ERECTION OF A 2M HIGH TIMBER FENCE TOGETHER
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2023-10-17
View full details - - 16 Ploughfields Westhoughton Bolton BL5 3LG
DEMOLITION OF EXISTING CONSERVATORY AND ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO REAR
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bolton | Date: 2023-08-12
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A brief summary of Wingates in Greater Manchester
Wingates is a small settlement within Westhoughton, located in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester. Historically part of Lancashire, it sits along the A6 road, connecting Blackrod and Walkden, and is characterized by its exposed position, which has led to names like Win-yate and Windyates. This unique geographical setting may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the area.
Property prices in Wingates show an average sale price of £214,667, 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 Wingates a particularly low-crime area.
Wingates has one conservation area within its boundaries: Westhoughton. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wingates 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 Wingates
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Wingates. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Wingates maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Wingates were full planning applications (11), outline applications (8), discharge of conditions (8). Full planning applications account for 38% 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, 27 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.