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Wigan planning applications

2,502 applications. 87% approved. 77 days to decide.

As of September 2026, PlanIndex holds 2,502 planning applications from Wigan. 491 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 87% of clear-cut outcomes approved.

491
Decided 12 months to September 2026
868
New applications 12 months to September 2026
467
Awaiting decision

Wigan takes a median of 77 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.

All applications

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  • A/26/101541/CON Awaiting decision

    Land To The East Of Frith Street Wigan WN5 0UW

    Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.27 (T&EMP) and Condition No.32 (Solar Panels) in respect of approved application A/25/099380/MAJOR

    Submitted 16 Sep 2026
  • A/26/101539/CON Awaiting decision

    Eckersley Mill Complex Swan Meadow Road Wigan

    Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.9 (CT&EMP) Resubmittal of documentation in relation to condition 9 following decision notice in respect of approved application A/23/95983/MAJES

    Submitted 16 Sep 2026
  • A/26/101542/NLA Awaiting decision

    Land To The South Of Leyland Green Road Leyland Green Road Ashton In Makerfield St Helens

    Conversion and rebuild of agricultural buildings to form one dwellinghouse with parking and landscaping, and associated engineering works

    Submitted 15 Sep 2026
  • A/26/101521/CON Awaiting decision

    The Galleries Wigan WN1 1AR

    Condition Discharge application to PART discharge Condition No.39 (Extraction and Filtration of Cooking Odours - In Relation To Hotel Element Only) in respect of approved application A/25/099781/VARMAJ

    Submitted 14 Sep 2026
  • A/26/101526/CON Awaiting decision

    Land North Of Mosley Common North Of The Guided Busway Tyldesley

    Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.24 - Phases 2, 4, 5 and 6 (Public Wayfinding Signage) in respect of approved application A/25/098937/VARMAJ

    Submitted 14 Sep 2026
  • A/26/101533/NMAS Awaiting decision

    5 Berryfold Way Tyldesley Manchester M29 7PT

    Non-Material Amendment application for previously approved application A/26/100604/HH - Slight amend to the current approved design to reduce number of bricks required

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026
  • A/26/101511/CON Awaiting decision

    St Thomas Church Of England Primary School Clarence Street And Playing Fields Hawkhurst Street Leigh WN7 2BP

    Condition Discharge application to PART discharge Condition No.10 (Ecological Enhancements - for the site of the existing school to be demolished) and Condition No.18 (Landscape and Implementation Plans - for the site of the existing school to be demolished) and to FULLY discharge Condition No.12 (Cycle Storage - for the new school site) and Condition No.25 (Implementation of Plan for Landscape Works - for the site of the existing school to be demolished) in respect of approved application A/23/96040/MAJOR

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026
  • A/26/101502/WTTPO Awaiting decision

    Johnsons Farm Kenyon Lane Lowton Warrington WA3 1LQ

    T1 - Lime - Five Acres WA3 1LQ - Tree must be removed to near ground level and stumps treated to inhibit regrowth

    Submitted 8 Sep 2026
  • A/26/101525/CON Awaiting decision

    Haigh Hall School Lane Haigh Wigan WN2 1PE

    Condition Discharge application to PART discharge Condition No.6 (CEMP - Biodiversity Element Only) and Condition No.13 (Historic Building Record Project Design) and to FULLY discharge Condition No.7 (Invasive Species Management Plan) and Condition No. 20 (Bat and Bird Box Plan) in respect of approved application A/25/099945/MAJOR

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026
  • A/26/101503/NMAS Awaiting decision

    St Thomas Church Of England Primary School Clarence Street And Playing Fields Hawkhurst Street Leigh WN7 2BP

    Non-Material Amendment application for previously approved application A/23/96040/MAJOR - Updates to drawing references in Condition 2 - Approved Plan List

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026
  • A/26/101477/HH Awaiting decision

    2 Ullswater Avenue Orrell Wigan WN5 8PF

    Dormers to front, first floor rear extension, and single storey side extension following demolition of conservatory

    Submitted 4 Sep 2026 Householder
  • A/26/101479/PDE Awaiting decision

    3 Queens Drive Golborne Warrington WA3 3JS

    Single storey rear extension projecting 4 metres height to the eaves 3 metres and height to the top of the roof light 3.4 metres

    Submitted 4 Sep 2026
  • A/26/101481/CON Awaiting decision

    Wigan And Leigh College Parsons Walk Building Parsons Walk Wigan WN1 1RR

    Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.6 (Verification Report), Condition No.23 (Drainage Management and Maintenance), Condition No.27 (Odour Control) and Condition No.29 (Hours of Operation) in respect of approved application A/23/96251/MAJPSI

    Submitted 4 Sep 2026
  • A/26/101490/EIASCR Awaiting decision

    Mossley Hall Farm Byrom Lane Lowton Warrington WA3 1BW

    EIA screening opinion for a new integrated animal welfare, veterinary, rehabilitation and education campus

    Submitted 4 Sep 2026
  • A/26/101483/WTTCA Awaiting decision

    Medical Electonics Department Royal Albert Edward Infirmary Wigan Lane Wigan

    T1 Ash Tree to be removed due to ash die back and limb failure in the past T2 Ash Tree to be removed due to ash die back and limb failure in the past.

    Submitted 4 Sep 2026
  • A/26/101469/CON Awaiting decision

    Land To West Of Shakerley Road Tyldesley

    Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.12 (Gas Membrane Validation for Plots 32 and 33 and the Site Wide Validation Report) in respect of approved application A/23/95749/MAJOR

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026
  • A/26/101471/CON Awaiting decision

    Willoughby Farm Meadow Pit Lane Haigh Wigan WN2 1LQ

    Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.3 (Noise Barrier Details), Condition No.4 (Noise Management Plan), Condition No.8 (Traffic and Pedestrian Signage for the Car Park), Condition No.9 (Travel Plan), Condition No.10 (Ecological Enhancement Scheme) and Condition No.12 (Event Management Plan) in respect of approved application A/24/96753/RET

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026
  • A/26/101476/PDE Awaiting decision

    13 Rostherne Avenue Lowton Warrington WA3 2QD

    Single storey to rear extension with a projection of 4.49m, height to ridge of 3.67m and height to eaves of 2.27m

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026
  • A/26/101464/TREWRK Awaiting decision

    The Mount 160 Orrell Road Orrell Wigan WN5 8HQ

    G1 Ash Remove. G1 Sycamore Prune Sycamore clear of lamp column by 1.5 metres G2 Turkey Oak Remove hanging branch from over exit to car park G2 Sycamores Fell and remove Sycamore in group. G4 Sycamores Prune clear of building by 1.5 m. Remove suppressed Sycamore at corner of lower car park. Crown lift to 5 m above road to lower car park. G5 Sycamores Fell heavily ivy-covered Sycamore. Crown raise remaining to 5 m over car park.

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026
  • A/26/101453/HH Awaiting decision

    1B Cambridge Road Orrell Wigan WN5 8PL

    Single storey wrap around extension to side and rear

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Householder
  • A/26/101459/PDE Awaiting decision

    32 Canaan Lowton Warrington WA3 1EG

    Single storey rear extension projecting 4.225 metres, height to the eaves 2.4 metres and height to the ridge 3.7 metres

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026
  • A/26/101460/WTTPO Awaiting decision

    35 Astley Hall Drive Tyldesley Manchester M29 7TX

    T1 - Sycamore - Crown reduce by 1 - 1.5 meters - No more than 30% overall. Only removing secondary growth. Tree is leaning heavily over neighboring property. To lighten sail area and reduce wind loading. Sever and remove any ivy obscuring the base of the stem to aid future inspections. T2 - Ash - Fell to ground level. Tree is suffering from ash die back - fell to ground level before further decline makes tree more difficult and costly to work on.

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026
  • A/26/101458/WTTPO Awaiting decision

    12 Castlemere Close Winstanley Wigan WN3 6NA

    T1 (Oak) Fell due to large volume of cavities present with significant rot in the base of the tree.

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026
  • A/26/101461/WTTCA Awaiting decision

    5 Brock Mill Lane Wigan WN1 2NZ

    G1 (3 x Hornbeam) 2.5 metre lateral reduction on north side of crown to reduce encroachment onto property.

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026
  • A/26/101456/WTTPO Awaiting decision

    31 Astley Hall Drive Tyldesley Manchester M29 7TX

    G1 - 3 x Ash trees in rear garden. All with signs of ash die back - varying stages of the disease. All within target distance of properties and gardens. Fell all three trees to ground level before advanced stages of the disease make it more difficult and more costly to work on.

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026
  • A/26/101457/WTTPO Awaiting decision

    St John Church Of England Atherton Road Hindley Green Wigan WN2 4SD

    T1 (Ash) - Crown raise to clear ground by 5.2 metres and carry out a 2 metre lateral reduction on North side of crown. T2 (Sycamore) Prune to clear lamppost by 1.5 metres and crown raise to clear ground by 4 metres. T3 (Sycamore) Crown raise to clear ground by 4 metres and prune to clear church by 3 metres. T4 (Sycamore) Crown raise to clear ground by 3 metres and prune lateral branches to provide a minimum clearance of 2.5 metres from buildings. T5 (Ash) Crown raise to clear ground by 4 metres, Reduce to clear buildings by 2.5 metres and reduce west side of crown by 2 metres to reduce overhang. T6 (Sycamore) Reduce west side by 2 metres to reduce overhang/encroachment.

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026
  • A/26/101452/PIP Awaiting decision

    Land Off Chiltern Close Ashton-in-makerfield

    Permission in principle for the erection of one dwelling (Use Class C3) with associated access, car parking and landscaping

    Submitted 1 Sep 2026
  • A/26/101451/WTTPO Awaiting decision

    Wingates House Wingates Road Wigan WN1 2SH

    Oak tree T1 - Fell, tree with large proportion of missing back from historical damage (lightening?) Now has visible brackets of decay fungus and if it fails it will damage retaining wall and slide/reach house. Oak Tree T2 - Tree with large spreading limbs which are growing towards light and causing excessive shading on lawn - Crown raise to 6m over lawn and reduce longer laterals by 2m. Replanting has already been carried out with numerous trees over the last few years.

    Submitted 1 Sep 2026
  • A/26/101436/CON Awaiting decision

    Development Land West Of Electrium Sales Ltd Hindley Green Business Park Leigh Road Hindley Green

    Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.6 (Ground Contamination and Remediation), Condition No.9 (Coal Mining Activity), Condition No.17 (External Materials), Condition No.19 (Cycle Storage) and Condition No.22 (Travel Plan) in respect of approved application A/24/098197/MAJOR

    Submitted 31 Aug 2026
  • A/26/101438/PIP Awaiting decision

    Land To The Rear Of 278-286 Billinge Road Wigan WN5 8DF

    Permission in principle application for the construction of one dwelling

    Submitted 28 Aug 2026
  • A/26/101433/CON Awaiting decision

    The Galleries Wigan WN1 1AR

    Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.17 (Sectional and Elevational Details) and Condition No.40 (Noise) in relation to hotel element only in respect of approved application A/25/099781/VARMAJ

    Submitted 28 Aug 2026
  • A/26/101432/CON Awaiting decision

    21 Rectory Lane Standish Wigan WN6 0XA

    Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.5 (Above-Ground Construction Works) in respect of approved application A/26/100822/HH

    Submitted 28 Aug 2026
  • A/26/101439/PDE Awaiting decision

    2 Belgrave Close Leigh WN7 3QR

    Single storey rear extension projecting 3.86 metres, height to the eaves 2.59 metres and height to the ridge 3.45 metres following demolition of conservatory.

    Submitted 28 Aug 2026
  • A/26/101446/WTTPO Awaiting decision

    41 Cranleigh Standish Wigan WN6 0EU

    T1 Hawthorn Crown lift by 1 metre T2 Sycamore Crown lift by 1 metre

    Submitted 28 Aug 2026
  • A/26/101447/WTTPO Awaiting decision

    Public Open Space Sexton Close Wigan

    T1 Alder Fell, in poor condition with limited foliage. Plant replacement tree once stump ground out

    Submitted 28 Aug 2026
  • A/26/101429/MAJOR Awaiting decision

    Leyland Farm Shudehill Road Worsley Manchester M28 1BD

    Change of use of agricultural storage barn (The Calf Shed) (Sui Generis) to ancillary residential accommodation (Use Class C3) associated with the existing dwelling, mezzanine to unit 1 and alterations to fenestration of building

    Submitted 27 Aug 2026
  • Cricket Ground Standish Cricket Club Green Lane Standish

    T1 Sycamore Remove due to presence of an included stem. Replacement plant with 4 No. Acer campestre (field maple)

    Submitted 27 Aug 2026
  • A/26/101475/WTTPO Awaiting decision

    Heywood House Red Rock Lane Haigh Wigan WN1 2UW

    T1 Sycamore Crown reduce by 1.5 metres on south side

    Submitted 27 Aug 2026
  • A/26/101430/CON Awaiting decision

    Car Park Robin Park Leisure Centre Robin Park Road Wigan

    Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.4 (CEMP), Condition No.5 (Contamination), Condition No.6 (Drainage) and Condition No.7 (Gas Migration) in respect of approved application A/26/100421/VAR

    Submitted 27 Aug 2026
  • A/26/101480/WTTPO Awaiting decision

    54 Lazenby Crescent Ashton-in-makerfield Wigan WN4 9NJ

    T3 Silver Birch Crown reduction by 1 metre all round

    Submitted 26 Aug 2026
  • A/26/101423/LB Awaiting decision

    Lock 10 Wigan Flight Leeds And Liverpool Canal Wigan

    Listed building consent for the installation of a winding mechanism to aid the operation of the bottom or tail gates of lock 10, to include the installation of railings and removal of heel grips and disused winding drum

    Submitted 26 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • A/26/101426/CON Awaiting decision

    Land Off Firs Lane & Plank Lane Leigh

    Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.6 (Landscaping and Play Areas) in respect of approved application A/24/97242/VARMAJ

    Submitted 26 Aug 2026
  • A/26/101424/WTTPO Awaiting decision

    Highfield Sand Quarry Moss Lane Lowton

    W1 ash , hawthorn , beech , sycamore tree line along the length of the boundary to the pub car park to be trimmed back by 2 metres to enable erection of a stock fence to deter commercial fly tipping from the car park

    Submitted 26 Aug 2026
  • A/26/101416/HH Awaiting decision

    91 Billinge Road Wigan WN5 9JH

    Single storey rear extension projecting to side

    Submitted 25 Aug 2026 Householder
  • A/26/101421/LUCE Awaiting decision

    Dam House Astley Hall Drive Tyldesley Manchester M29 7TX

    Certificate of lawful development for the continued use of two existing function rooms within Damhouse for community, recreational, social and private functions and activities

    Submitted 25 Aug 2026
  • A/26/101445/WTTPO Awaiting decision

    Street Record Orchard Lane Leigh

    T1 Beech 2-3 metre reduction to clear building G1 Holly Reduce overhanging branches and height reduction by 3 metre

    Submitted 25 Aug 2026
  • A/26/101418/CON Awaiting decision

    The Galleries Wigan WN1 1AR

    Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.51 (Wayfinding Signs) in respect of approved application A/25/099781/VARMAJ

    Submitted 25 Aug 2026
  • A/26/101404/LUCP Awaiting decision

    103 Sherwood Drive Wigan WN5 9RA

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed change of use from a domestic dwelling to mixed use as a dwellinghouse (Use Class 3) and Nail Salon (Use Class E) following the erection of a single storey annexe in rear garden

    Submitted 24 Aug 2026
  • A/26/101411/VAR Awaiting decision

    Marus Bridge Retail Park Worthington Way Wigan

    Removal of condition 8 of previously approved A/26/100333/FULL to remove the Electric Vehicle Charging requirement

    Submitted 24 Aug 2026 Amendments
  • A/26/101405/WTTPO Awaiting decision

    5 Bembridge Court Winstanley Wigan WN3 6JX

    T1 Norway maple fell and replace with 1 10-12 rowan. Tree planted too close to neighbouring property. Showing poorly planted with root girdling and shallow roots. G1 3 willow prune back by 2-3 metres to as close as possible to boundary to reduce encroachment over garden

    Submitted 24 Aug 2026

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Recent decisions

Data to September 2026

  • Royal Albert Edward Infirmary Wigan Lane Wigan WN1 2NN

    Installation of 3 separate roof mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on 3 buildings across the hospital site (Pharmacy, Cancer Care, and the CAU building) including guardrail system

    Decided 11 Sep 2026
  • 3 Maple Avenue Hindley Green Wigan WN2 4LS

    Change of use from single dwelling (Use Class C3) to a childrens residential home for up to two children (Use Class C2) (Retrospective Application)

    Decided 11 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 169 Shevington Lane Shevington Wigan WN6 8AD

    Erection of a new detached dormer bungalow, garage to front and outbuilding to rear, with landscaping, following demolition of existing bungalow and garage

    Decided 11 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 1A Leader Street Wigan WN1 3JH

    Certificate of Lawful Development for the proposed change of use of an existing dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a residential childrens home (Use Class C2) for up to 4 children

    Decided 10 Sep 2026
  • Vacant Land To The Rear Of 104 Prescott Street Wigan WN6 7DD

    Non-Material Amendment application for previously approved application A/25/100034/FULL - Minor alterations to the approved elevations, comprising changes to glazing widths and heights, reduced roller shutter door opening widths, and a revised brick feature panel design. Slight relocation of the approved bin store.

    Decided 10 Sep 2026
  • A/26/101285/CON Decided

    Collier Brook Farm Bag Lane Atherton Manchester M46 0JY

    Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.16 (Energy Statement - CO2 Emissions) in respect of approved application A/22/93496/MAJOR

    Decided 10 Sep 2026
  • A/26/101010/HH Granted

    277 St Helens Road Leigh WN7 3PA

    Part single storey, part two storey side extension together with external alterations to fenestration

    Decided 10 Sep 2026 Householder
  • A/25/099989/CON Decided

    Old Zoo Site Haigh Woodland Park School Lane Haigh

    Condition Discharge application to DISCHARGE Condition no.12 (Bat Roosting) in respect of approved application A/24/96773/LA

    Decided 10 Sep 2026
  • A/26/100678/CON Decided

    Land North Of Mosley Common South Of The Guided Busway Worsley

    Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.5 (CEMP) in respect of approved application A/23/95155/OUTMES

    Decided 10 Sep 2026
  • 5 Kilshaw Court Kilshaw Street Pemberton Wigan WN5 8EA

    Construction of a new external hard standing area for external material storage

    Decided 10 Sep 2026 Full applications

The full record

Decisions between 1979 and 2026

PlanIndex holds 2,019 decisions from Wigan between 1979 and 2026, part of 2,502 applications on record. Over that period 88% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 1,367 granted against 193 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 787 applications recorded.

The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.

From the archive

Earliest records shown in full

  • A/79/14231/HH Granted

    13 Broughton Avenue Lowton Warrington WA3 2PU

    Dining room extension

    Householder
  • A/05/65351 Granted

    16 Kingsway Ince Wigan WN2 2BX

    To extend dwellinghouse, two storey extension to rear.

    Decided 16 Dec 2005 Householder
  • A/05/65339 Granted

    41 Coronation Drive Leigh Wigan WN7 2UR

    To extend dwellinghouse two storey to side, conservatory to rear

    Decided 16 Dec 2005 Householder
  • A/05/65345 Granted

    116 Manchester Road Astley Tyldesley Manchester M29 7EJ

    To extend dwellinghouse, garage to side.

    Decided 19 Dec 2005 Householder
  • A/05/65332 Granted

    Rear Of 34 Mort Street Beech Hill Wigan WN6 7AU

    To use commercial workshop as residential accommodation

    Decided 19 Dec 2005 Full applications
  • A/05/65350 Refused

    3 Cleworth Close Tyldesley Manchester M29 7QW

    To extend dwellinghouse, single storey to side along with dormers to front and rear.

    Decided 20 Dec 2005 Householder
  • A/07/68078 Granted

    16 Rivington Avenue Lowton Warrington WA3 3HG

    To extend dwellinghouse, part two storey, part single storey to rear.

    Decided 15 Feb 2007 Householder
  • NLA/10/00047 Granted

    Burgess Farm Hilton Lane Worsley M28 3TL

    Outline application including means of access for the erection of 350 houses a nature park and areas of public open space together with associated access highway infrastructure works, recreational ecological works and landscaping.

    Decided 1 Apr 2010
  • A/15/80907/NLA Granted

    Burgess Farm Hilton Lane Worsley M28 3TL

    Details of reserved matters application for appearance, landscaping, layout and scale for erection of 179 no, 2,3 and 4 bedroom residential dwellings including provision of 35 no affordable dwellings pursuant to outline planning permission 10/58745/OUTEIAf

    Decided 28 May 2015
  • NLA/14/00088 Granted

    Burgess Farm Hilton Lnae Worsley M28 3TL

    Details of reserved matters for appearance, landscaping, layout and scale in relation to the erection of 146 dwellings pursuant to outline planning permission 10/58745/OUTEIA.

    Decided 6 Jun 2015

Decision speed

12 months to September 2026, where both dates are published

  1. Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 138 28%
  2. 8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 178 36%
  3. Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 175 36%

Planning agents in Wigan

The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.

  1. PAB Architects Ltd 86% granted overall 22
  2. Zerum Ltd 95% granted overall 11
  3. Paul Butler Associates Ltd 95% granted overall 9
  4. Macmarshalls Ltd 78% granted overall 9
  5. Peter Dickinson Architects Ltd 89% granted overall 9
  6. Jason Linnane & Associates Ltd 93% granted overall 9
  7. BPD Architecture 93% granted overall 8
  8. Melrose Designs 82% granted overall 8

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Common questions

How many planning applications does Wigan decide?

In the 12 months to September 2026, Wigan decided 491 planning applications. 87% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

How long does a planning decision take in Wigan?

The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 77 days over the 12 months to September 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.

How many Wigan decisions arrive within the eight week target?

Of the 491 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 where both dates are published, 28% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 64% within thirteen weeks.

How many planning applications has Wigan decided in total?

PlanIndex holds 2019 decisions from Wigan between 1979 and 2026, out of 2,502 applications on record. Across that whole period 88% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

When is planning activity busiest in Wigan?

June 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to September 2026, with 132 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.

How do I find a planning application by its reference number?

Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.

Where can I see the full documents for an application?

Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on Wigan's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.

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Wigan: 2,502 planning applications on record as of September 2026. Trailing 12 months: 491 decided, 87% approved, median 77 days to a decision. 868 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 1979 and 2026: 2,019 in total, 88% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.