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Change of use from an opticians (Class E) to a drinking establishment (Sui Generis)
Reference: A/23/96540/FULL Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council
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13 Dec 2023 13 Dec 2023 12 Jan 2024 12 Jan 2024 25 Jan 2024 2 Feb 2024 Latest Consultation Expiry Date Past published deadline A published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
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Status Decided
Application type Full Details
Received 13 Dec 2023
Validated 13 Dec 2023
Determination deadline 7 Feb 2024
Local authority Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council Timeline Overview Location Documents Decision Application overview Change of use from an opticians (Class E) to a drinking establishment (Sui Generis)
Proposal details
Reference A/23/96540/FULL
Alternative references PP-12609420
Ward Bryn With Ashton In Makerfield North
Parish Bryn And Ashton Township
Agent MAKERFIELD DESIGN PARTNERSHIP Application location Simply Eyes Optician 10 Downall Green Road Ashton-in-makerfield Wigan WN4 0DH
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