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Change of use of existing floorspace to mixed use, comprising Use Class E (Commercial, Business and Service) and Sui Generis (Drinking Establishments and Venues for Live Music Performances and Events) and external alterations to the Millgate elevation including new entrances, fascias and balconies, new rooflights, with outdoor seating areas and associated works

Former Debenhams Store 39 The Grand Arcade Wigan WN1 1BH

DecidedReference: A/24/96953/FULLWigan Metropolitan Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Full Details
Received
8 Mar 2024
Validated
8 Mar 2024
Determination deadline
3 May 2024
Local authority
Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council

Application overview

Change of use of existing floorspace to mixed use, comprising Use Class E (Commercial, Business and Service) and Sui Generis (Drinking Establishments and Venues for Live Music Performances and Events) and external alterations to the Millgate elevation including new entrances, fascias and balconies, new rooflights, with outdoor seating areas and associated works

Proposal details

Reference
A/24/96953/FULL
Alternative references
PP-12861846
Ward
Wigan Central
Parish
Wigan North
Agent
Savills (UK) Limited

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Application location

Former Debenhams Store 39 The Grand Arcade Wigan WN1 1BH

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webdn96953Web Decision Notice · PDF15 Aug 2024View
A-24-96953-FULL Rev AWeb Officer Report · PDF15 Aug 2024View
STACK_Wigan-EHO_Tech_Note-12Jun24Web Supporting Report · PDF14 Aug 2024View
794-ENV-ACO-20511_STACK Wigan_3.0_12Jun24_Report (2)Web Supporting Report · PDF14 Aug 2024View
A_24_96953_FULL P Trees ResponseWeb Consultee Reply6 Jun 2024View
Planning App - A_24_96953_FULL - 2024_0136_PLA_02 GMP ResponseWeb Consultee Reply21 May 2024View
UNKNOWNWeb Consultee Reply · PDF13 May 2024View
STACKWigan _ Retail and Events Operations Strategy 2024Web Supporting Report · PDF13 May 2024View
UNKNOWNWeb Consultee Reply · PDF9 May 2024View
A_24_96953_FULL - Former Debenhams Store 39 The Grand Arcade Transport ResponseWeb Consultee Reply9 May 2024View
1163-EX-SI-90-001-P01 - EXISTING SITE LOCATION PLANWeb Plan · PDF8 May 2024View
1163-P3-20-102-P01 - PROPOSED LEVEL 3 PLAN (GF)Web Plan · PDF8 May 2024View
UNKNOWNWeb Consultee Reply · PDF3 May 2024View
UNKNOWNWeb Consultee Reply · PDF30 Apr 2024View
A_24_96953_FULL_ FORMER DEBENHAMS STORE_ 39 THE GRAND ARCADE_ TCA ResponseWeb Consultee Reply26 Apr 2024View
Planning App - A_24_96953_FULL - 2024_0136_PLA_01 GMP ResponseWeb Consultee Reply23 Apr 2024View
A_24_96953_FULL Trees ResponseWeb Consultee Reply17 Apr 2024View
1163-EX-P3-20-003-P01 - EXISTING LEVEL 3 PLAN (GF)Web Plan · PDF10 Apr 2024View
794-ENV-ACO-20511_STACK Wigan_1.0_06Mar24_Report-compressedWeb Supporting Report · PDF10 Apr 2024View
ApplicationFormRedactedWeb Application Form · PDF10 Apr 2024View
1163-P0-20-101-P01 - PROPOSED LEVEL 0 PLAN (SERVICE)Web Plan · PDF10 Apr 2024View
1163-RF-27-104-P01 - PROPOSED LEVEL 5 PLAN (RF)Web Plan · PDF10 Apr 2024View
A.24.96953.FULL Wigan Observer 16 April 2024Web Press Notice · PDF10 Apr 2024View
SL08052-HBPW-DOC-C-GE-MRA A03 - Mining Risk Assessment (Part 1 of 2)Web Supporting Report · PDF10 Apr 2024View
39THEG~1Web Supporting Report · PDF10 Apr 2024View
PRA - Grand Arcade Shopping CentreWeb Supporting Report · PDF10 Apr 2024View
1163-SI-90-401-P01 - PROPOSED RELOCATION OF ROMAN HYPOCAUSTWeb Plan · PDF10 Apr 2024View
1163-RP-00-001-P01 - STACK Wigan DASWeb Supporting Report · PDF10 Apr 2024View
1163-EX-P4-20-004-P01 - EXISTING LEVEL 4 PLAN (FF)Web Plan · PDF10 Apr 2024View
1163-EL-21-201-P01 - PROPOSED NORTH WEST ELEVATIONSWeb Plan · PDF10 Apr 2024View
1163-P3-20-102-P01 - PROPOSED LEVEL 3 PLAN (GF)Web Plan · PDF10 Apr 2024View
1163-EX-P0-20-002-P01 - EXISTING LEVEL 0 PLAN (SERVICE)Web Plan · PDF10 Apr 2024View
SL08052-HBPW-DOC-C-GE-MRA A03 - Mining Risk AssessmentWeb Supporting Report · PDF10 Apr 2024View
R240305- Planning Statement WiganWeb Supporting Report · PDF10 Apr 2024View
31426-HYD-XX-XX-RP-TP-4001-P03-S4 Transport Statement FinalWeb Supporting Report · PDF10 Apr 2024View
1163-P4-20-103-P01 - PROPOSED LEVEL 4 PLAN (FF)Web Plan · PDF10 Apr 2024View
Air Quality StatementWeb Supporting Report · PDF10 Apr 2024View
1163-EX-RF-27-005-P01 - EXISTING LEVEL 5 PLAN (RF)Web Plan · PDF10 Apr 2024View
1163-EX-EL-21-006-P01 - EXISTING NORTH WEST ELEVATIONSWeb Plan · PDF10 Apr 2024View
1163-EX-SI-90-001-P01 - EXISTING SITE LOCATION PLANWeb Plan · PDF10 Apr 2024View
1163-SE-[23]-301-P01 - PROPOSED SECTIONS A&BWeb Plan · PDF10 Apr 2024View
SL08052-HBPW-DOC-C-GE-MRA A03 - Mining Risk Assessment (Part 2 of 2)Web Supporting Report · PDF10 Apr 2024View

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