How long do planning decisions take near Winstanley?

The average planning decision time near Winstanley is 61 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 Winstanley?

The planning approval rate near Winstanley is 43%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Winstanley?

The most common type of planning application near Winstanley is full planning applications, with 15 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Winstanley?

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Winstanley, Greater Manchester Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Winstanley, Greater Manchester.

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About Winstanley

Winstanley is a suburban area in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, Greater Manchester, with a rich history rooted in Lancashire. As of the 2011 census, it had a population of 11,264, down from 15,849, making it a key area for planning applications and development considerations within Wigan.

Population: 11,264

District: Wigan

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £180,719 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wigan
Parliamentary constituency: Makerfield
LSOA: Wigan 024C

Crime Statistics

1 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

drugs: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Winstanley.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Winstanley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

10 planning applications found near Winstanley.

- 79 Dereham Way Winstanley Wigan WN3 6HX
T1 Sycamore Fell. Previous pruning and recent snapped limbs in poor condition with signs of Jelly ear fungus. T2 Sycamore Remove lowest limb to prevent future growth interference with garden and fence
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-05-08
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- 24 Ravenswood Avenue Winstanley Wigan WN3 6HB
T1 sycamore tree heavily topped previously. - Reduce back to previous topping points and maintain as a pollard G1 goat willow Reduce by 2 metres to leave a height of 3 metres. Reduce shading and encro
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-03-18
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- 11 Calton Close Wigan WN3 6BY
Single storey side and rear extension following demolition of conservatory
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-03-09
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- 3 Ribbesford Road Wigan WN3 6AW
Single storey rear extension with a projection of 4.5m, height to eaves 2.4m and height to the ridge 3.8m following demolition of existing conservatory
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-03-06
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- 64 Ravenswood Avenue Winstanley Wigan WN3 6EZ
T1 Oak Remove snapped hanging branch T2 Oak Reduce bottom limb overhanging outhouse by 3 metres
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-03-03
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- 28 Costessey Way Wigan WN3 6ES
T1 - Cherry tree to be removed due to sever lean into back garden. T2 - Sycamore tree at the side of cherry tree to be crown lifted by 5 meters.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-02-12
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- 30 Clevedon Drive Wigan WN3 6AF
Single storey rear extension projecting 6.0 metres, height to the eaves 2.27 metres and height to the ridge 3.0 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-02-02
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- 55 Dereham Way Winstanley Wigan WN3 6HX
Two storey side extension with dormer to front, single storey extension to rear with extension to existing dormer to rear
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-01-26
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- 91 Melrose Drive Winstanley Wigan WN3 6EG
Single storey side and rear extension following the demolition of existing conservatory
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2025-08-02
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- 2 Findley Cook Road Wigan WN3 6GJ
Proposed Garden Room (part retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2025-07-23
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A brief summary of Winstanley in Greater Manchester

Property prices in Winstanley show an average sale price of £180,719, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

Neighbourhood safety in Winstanley is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.

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Planning Activity in Winstanley

In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Winstanley. Of these, 43% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 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 Winstanley.

At 61 days on average, decisions near Winstanley slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Winstanley were full planning applications (15), tree works (7), outline applications (6). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 3 medium-scale applications, 28 smaller schemes were submitted.

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