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Change of Use from Smithy (Use Class B2) to Place of Worship (Use Class F1) (Retrospective Application)
Reference: A/25/098944/RET Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council
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22 Apr 2025 3 Jun 2025 6 Jun 2025 12 Jun 2025 30 Jun 2025 Neighbour Consultation Expiry Date Past published deadline A published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council source 3 Jul 2025 Latest Site Notice Expiry Date Past published deadline A published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council source 7 Jul 2025 28 Jul 2025 Latest Consultation Expiry Date Past published deadline A published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council source 29 Jul 2025 Determination Deadline Past published deadline A published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council source 11 Mar 2026 11 Mar 2026 13 Mar 2026 Agreed Expiry Date Past published deadline A published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
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Status Decided
Application type Retrospective
Received 22 Apr 2025
Validated 3 Jun 2025
Determination deadline 29 Jul 2025
Local authority Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council Timeline Overview Location Documents Decision Application overview Change of Use from Smithy (Use Class B2) to Place of Worship (Use Class F1) (Retrospective Application)
Proposal details
Reference A/25/098944/RET
Alternative references PP-13958260
Ward Ashton In Makerfield South
Parish Bryn And Ashton Township
Agent Serviam Planning Application location Bridgefoot Forge Ladysmith Avenue Ashton-in-makerfield Wigan WN4 9DB
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