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Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council
Planning applications.

Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
10,952Searchable applications
525Recorded as pending
88%Approval rate · 8,075 approved or refused records
990Refused applications

7,085 approved · 990 refused · 527 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 13 Jun 2001 to 12 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 15 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026
Planning information Planning and building controlContact planning contact the planning teamLocal plan Local Plan evidence basePre-application advice Pre-application advice fees

Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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Conservation areas23 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areas6 mapped area records1 identified HMO area records; remaining records unclassified

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Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council — Article 4 Direction Area · checked 14 Sept 2026 · Open Government Licence v3.0. Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council

Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.

Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

More application records

  1. DecidedA/23/96408/VARMAJ

    Application to remove conditions 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 11 and vary conditions 2, 5, 9 and 10 of previously approved A/18/85333/MAJOR to allow minor changes to the layout and boundary

    Vacant Land Pioneer Industrial Estate Ormskirk Road Wigan

    Received 14 Nov 2023
  2. DecidedA/23/96405/ADV

    Installation and replacement of existing signage with two internally illuminated fascias with individual letters and logos and an internally illuminated hanging projection sign together with window manifestation

    Nationwide Building Society Unit 23A Spinning Gate Leigh WN7 4PG

    Received 14 Nov 2023
  3. DecidedA/23/96423/CON

    Condition Discharge application to discharge condition no.4 (Ground Conditions), condition no.5 (Gas Monitoring), condition no.6 (External Works), condition no.7 (Drainage) and condition no.8 (Tree Fencing) in respect of application A/23/95437/FULL

    Lakeside Nursing Home Chorley Road Standish Wigan WN1 2XN

    Received 14 Nov 2023
  4. DecidedA/23/96403/FULL

    Erection of a detached dwelling with associated landscaping, parking and boundary treatment with access from Squires Lane

    The Shed To The Rear Of Allotment 2 Site Squires Lane Tyldesley M29 8JF

    Received 14 Nov 2023
  5. UnknownA/23/96402/NMAS

    Non-Material Amendment for previously approved application A/19/88342/MAJLA - Change of design to AOV to stairs 1 and 2 to match corridor AOV due to lack of availability from manufacturer

    Railway Arches Car Park Brown Street Leigh

    Received 13 Nov 2023
  6. DecidedA/23/96404/FULL

    Conversion of part of disused railway station building to provide three self-contained one bedroomed apartments with associated external alterations and fencing

    Hindley Railway Station Ladies Lane Hindley Wigan WN2 2QJ

    Received 15 Nov 2023
  7. DecidedA/23/96406/FULL

    Erection of railings along top of existing wall, together with gates

    St Catherines Vicarage Catherine Terrace Wigan WN1 3JW

    Received 16 Nov 2023
  8. DecidedA/23/96407/LB

    Listed building consent for the erection of railings along top of existing wall, together with gates

    St Catherines Vicarage Catherine Terrace Wigan WN1 3JW

    Received 16 Nov 2023
  9. DecidedA/23/96411/VAR

    To vary condition 2 of planning permission A/17/84089/FULL - to allow development to be built in accordance with the proposed site plan 2022-BR-13 Proposed site plan and existing topographical survey

    2 Lower Green Lane Astley Tyldesley Manchester M29 7JE

    Received 16 Nov 2023
  10. DecidedA/23/96409/HH

    Single storey extension to side with roof lights

    39 Harswell Close Orrell Wigan WN5 8RG

    Received 16 Nov 2023
  11. DecidedA/23/96412/FULL

    Refurbishment of existing building including replacement and additional windows, new rooftop terrace with balustrade, pergolas and louvre screening to associated plant and equipment, external walkway and stair to rear, alterations to car park layout, lighting bollards, enhancements to public realm and associated works

    Civic Centre Millgate Wigan WN1 1AZ

    Received 16 Nov 2023
  12. DecidedA/23/96410/ADV

    Installation of replacement signage including two externally illuminated trough lit facia signs, non-illuminated hanging projecting sign, five non-illuminated poster cases and window vinyl

    2 - 2A Chantry Walk Ashton-in-makerfield Wigan WN4 0LW

    Received 16 Nov 2023
  13. DecidedA/23/96415/HH

    Installation of external wheelchair lift

    38 Douglas Bank Drive Wigan WN6 7NH

    Received 16 Nov 2023
  14. DecidedA/23/96413/VAR

    To vary condition 2 of Listed Building Consent Reference A/23/94896/LBLA - to alter the extent of new hard and soft landscaping adjacent to Mowpin Lodge gate

    Mowpin Lodge New Road Haigh Wigan WN2 1PF

    Received 16 Nov 2023
  15. DecidedA/23/96424/CON

    Condition Discharge application to discharge condition no.5 (Drainage Strategy) in respect of application A/22/94763/MAJOR

    Snuggledown Of Norway Unit 10 Lockett Road South Lancashire Industrial Estate Ashton-in-Makerfield Wigan WN4 8DE

    Received 16 Nov 2023
  16. UnknownA/23/96427/CON

    Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition 3 (Materials), Condition 4 (Boundary Treatment), Condition 5 (Electric Vehicle Charging), Condition 6 (Levels), Condition 7 (Car Parking), Condition 8 (Drainage), Condition 9 (CEMP), Condition 10 (Hard & Soft Landscaping/Levels/Boundary Treatments), Condition 11 (Acoustic Report), Condition 12 (Contamination ) and Condition 13 (Refuse and Cycle Storage) in respect of application A/23/95546/VARMAJ.

    Newtown Labour Club Hesketh Street Wigan WN5 0TU

    Received 17 Nov 2023
  17. UnknownA/23/96417/LUCP

    Certificate of lawful development for the proposed temporary use of land for the siting of a caravan for residential purposes on a temporary basis

    Stables And Menage Fairhouse Barn Pocket Nook Lane Lowton

    Received 17 Nov 2023
  18. DecidedA/23/96416/MAJOR

    Residential development of 66 dwellings with associated amenity space, parking, landscaping, access and associated works

    Site Of Pemberton Colliery Queen Pit Road Wigan

    Received 17 Nov 2023
  19. DecidedA/23/96428/CON

    Condition Discharge application to discharge condition no.4 (Verification Report on Ground Conditions) and condition no.13 (Extraction/Ventilation) in respect of application A/19/86572/MAJOR

    Laithwaite Park Scot Lane Wigan

    Received 17 Nov 2023
  20. DecidedA/23/96418/FULL

    Installation of replacement shop front

    Fir Tree Fishery 15 Orrell Road Orrell Wigan WN5 8EY

    Received 20 Nov 2023
  21. DecidedA/23/96420/NLA

    Proposed variation of Condition 2 (Approved plans) and Condition 15 (Landscaping) on previously approved application 2018/32514 (Parkside Link Road)

    Land Between A49 Winwick Road To A573 Parkside Road, Including A Proportion Of The Former Parkside Colliery Site. Then Land Also From The A573 Parkside Road To A579 Winwick Lane Connecting To M6 Junction 22, Warrington

    Received 16 Nov 2023
  22. DecidedA/23/96421/MAJOR

    Installation of an emergency generator with concrete pad and fence enclosure to be sited externally to the north elevation of the mill premises

    Leigh Spinners Company Leigh Spinners Mill Park Lane Leigh WN7 2LB

    Received 20 Nov 2023
  23. DecidedA/23/96422/LB

    Listed building consent for the proposed installation of an emergency generator with concrete pad and fence enclosure to be sited externally to the north elevation of the mill premises

    Leigh Spinners Company Leigh Spinners Mill Park Lane Leigh WN7 2LB

    Received 20 Nov 2023
  24. DecidedA/23/96431/FULL

    Installation of 6 new antennas, 1 new cabinet, 1 GPS node and associated ancillary works following removal of 6 existing antenna and 2 existing cabinets

    Ena Mill Flapper Fold Lane Atherton Manchester M46 0HB

    Received 21 Nov 2023

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These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.

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