Wrightington Bar, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wrightington Bar, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
About Wrightington Bar
Wrightington Bar is a quaint linear village located in West Lancashire, England, situated along the B5250 road that connects Appley Bridge to Eccleston. As part of the civil parish of Wrightington, this area may present unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications, reflecting its rural character and local amenities.
District: West Lancashire
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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: Wigan
- LSOA: Wigan 008B
Crime Statistics
6 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 5
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wrightington Bar.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wrightington Bar.
- 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 Wrightington Bar based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Wrightington Bar.
- - 8 Carr House Lane Wrightington Wigan Lancashire WN6 9SH
Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed works to dwellinghouse and outbuildings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Sandhole Farm 7 Wrightington Bar Wood Lane Wrightington Wigan Lancashire WN6 9SD
Demolition of outbuildings and the construction of four dwellings with shared access.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - Sandhole Farm 7 Wrightington Bar Wood Lane Wrightington Wigan Lancashire WN6 9SD
Approval of details reserved by condition(s) no. 4 and 6 of planning permission 2021/1257/OUT relating to drainage and arboriculture.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - Sandhole Farm 7 Wrightington Bar Wood Lane Wrightington Wigan Lancashire WN6 9SD
Approval of reserved matters - Pursuant to outline planning permission 2021/1257/OUT for the appearance, scale and landscaping for three dwellings.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - Oakview 38A Church Lane Wrightington Wigan Lancashire WN6 9SL
Construction of office accommodation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2024-10-11
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A brief summary of Wrightington Bar in Lancashire
Wrightington Bar is a quaint linear village located in West Lancashire, England, situated along the B5250 road that connects Appley Bridge to Eccleston. As part of the civil parish of Wrightington, this area may present unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications, reflecting its rural character and local amenities. It sits within the West Lancashire district.
Property prices in Wrightington Bar show an average sale price of £180,719, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 6 crimes reported in the Wrightington Bar area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Wrightington Bar has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Wrightington Bar includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wrightington Bar Pasture SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wrightington Bar 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 Wrightington Bar
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Wrightington Bar. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 109 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Wrightington Bar may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 109 days, decisions near Wrightington Bar take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Wrightington Bar were full planning applications (2), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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