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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 dates16,846Searchable applications
602Recorded as pending
91%Approval rate · 12,751 approved or refused records
1,176Refused applications
11,575 approved · 1,176 refused · 740 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 13 Jun 2001 to 14 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 20 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026Planning 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
Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.
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
- RegisteredA/26/101052/CON
Condition Discharge application to PART discharge Condition No.3 (Phasing Plan), Condition No.4(i) (Full Site Survey Showing Levels) and Condition No.12 (CT&EMP) and to FULLY discharge Condition No.5 (Drainage) and Condition No.35 (Drainage) in respect of approved application A/25/099945/MAJOR
Haigh Hall School Lane Haigh Wigan WN2 1PE
Received 8 Jun 2026 - RegisteredA/26/101053/CON
Condition Discharge application to PART discharge condition No.21 (Intrusive Investigation Works) in respect of approved application A/25/099946/LB
Haigh Hall School Lane Haigh Wigan WN2 1PE
Received 8 Jun 2026 - DecidedA/26/101054/CON
Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.3 (Materials), Condition No.12 (Drainage) and Condition No.13 (Ecological Enhancements) in respect of approved application A/24/96689/CU
52 Wigan Lower Road Standish Lower Ground Wigan WN6 8LJ
Received 9 Jun 2026 - DecidedA/26/101055/CON
Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.10 (Piling Risk Method Statement - Phases 4, 5 and 6) in respect of approved application A/25/098937/VARMAJ
Land North Of Mosley Common North Of The Guided Busway Tyldesley
Received 9 Jun 2026 - DecidedA/26/101056/CON
Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.16 - Phase 2 (Drainage), Condition No.30 - Phase 2 (On-Site Open Space and Play Equipment) and Condition No.60 - Phase 2 (Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan) in respect of approved application A/25/098937/VARMAJ
Land North Of Mosley Common North Of The Guided Busway Tyldesley
Received 9 Jun 2026 - UnknownA/26/101057/PDMA
Prior notification for change of use of upper floors from an office to a dwelling (Use Class C3)
55A Wallgate Wigan WN1 1BE
Received 9 Jun 2026 - DecidedA/26/101059/NMAS
Non-Material Amendment application for previously approved application A/24/96773/LA - Following discharge of the Drainage Conditions associated with consent A/24/96773/LA (as confirmed by email from J Boardman to A Ash dated 8 December 2025) works commenced on construction of the scheme. Following site investigations, this design is no longer feasible, so we are seeking to amend the condition with updated details
Old Zoo Site Haigh Woodland Park School Lane Haigh
Received 8 Jun 2026 - DecidedA/26/101061/HH
Single storey rear extension together with associated external alterations to fenestration including render to all elevations (retrospective application)
553 Bolton Road Aspull Wigan WN2 1QW
Received 10 Jun 2026 - DecidedA/26/101063/WTTCA
Removing one limb from the Oak Tree and the front limb of the Sycamore tree. The latter has grown so large it is almost touching the house.
20 Pennington Avenue Leigh WN7 3JD
Received 10 Jun 2026 - DecidedA/26/101064/WTTPO
T131 OAK - Fell to ground level.The oak appears to be in severe decline. It has extensive deadwood throughout the canopy, significant crown dieback, and very limited healthy foliage. There are indications that its physiological condition is poor and its long-term viability may be compromised.Tree was surveyed in 2024 by TEP , findings attached .
Stonehouse Farm Lower New Row Worsley Manchester M28 1BJ
Received 11 Jun 2026 - DecidedA/26/101065/ADV
Erection of 1 non-illuminated freestanding panel sign
15 Bridgewater Road Worsley Manchester M28 1AD
Received 11 Jun 2026 - UnknownA/26/101066/LUCP
Certificate of lawful development for proposed detached garage
Hillcrest Red Rock Lane Haigh Wigan WN2 1LZ
Received 11 Jun 2026 - DecidedA/26/101067/CON
Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.9 (CT&EMP) and Condition No.36 (Natural England Licence) in respect of approved application A/23/95983/MAJES
Eckersley Mill Complex Swan Meadow Road Wigan
Received 11 Jun 2026 - DecidedA/26/101069/CON
Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.14 (Cycle and Refuse Storage - Phase 2) and Condition No.44 (Car Parking - Phase 2) in respect of approved application A/25/098937/VARMAJ
Land North Of Mosley Common North Of The Guided Busway Tyldesley
Received 11 Jun 2026 - DecidedA/26/101070/HH
Two storey side extension and part single part two storey rear extension following demolition of attached garage
32 Lessingham Avenue Wigan WN1 2HX
Received 12 Jun 2026 - RegisteredA/26/101071/FULL
Change of use to a mixed flexible use comprising a hotel (Class C1) and a house in multiple occupation (37-bedroom 46-person maximum occupancy) (Sui Generis), together with external alterations to fenestration, including alterations to front dormer, 8 lightwells with basement windows to front and rear, second storey rear extension and dormer, associated cycle stores and boundary treatments
44-52 Railway Road Leigh WN7 4AT
Received 12 Jun 2026 - DecidedA/26/101073/CON
Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.2 (Materials) in respect of approved application A/25/099804/VARMAJResubmiision of previously dsicharged condition due to S73.
Site Of Hemfield House Hemfield Road Ince
Received 12 Jun 2026 - DecidedA/26/101074/CON
Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.16 (Continuation of Public Right of Way) and Condition No.17 (Unauthorised Use of Public Right of Way by Motorised Vehicles) in respect of approved application A/25/099804/VARMAJThese materials were previously discharged under A/25/099802/CON against the original full decision. Resubmitted here to discharge against new S73 application
Site Of Hemfield House Hemfield Road Ince
Received 12 Jun 2026 - DecidedA/26/101075/HH
Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory
14 Ellwood Gardens Shevington Wigan WN6 8FP
Received 12 Jun 2026 - DecidedA/26/101076/WTTPO
6 No. trees reduce overhanging branches by 3-4 metres
26 Tatham Grove Winstanley Wigan WN3 6JT
Received 13 Jun 2026 - DecidedA/26/101077/HH
Porch to front, two-storey side extension, single storey rear extension, alterations and extensions to existing front and rear dormers, and associated alterations to fenestration
29 Park Road Billinge Wigan WN5 7JS
Received 15 Jun 2026 - DecidedA/26/101078/WTTPO
T1 Sycamore - crown is I decline. Customer has stated there was a large amount of fungal growth around the base of the tree, tracking along the roots. This indicates the tree is diseased with a Polypore. Customer would like the tree removed to prevent damage to property and potential for falling in the road causing serious harm.
183B Wigan Road Standish Wigan WN6 0AE
Received 14 Jun 2026 - DecidedA/26/101079/WTTPO
Fell self seeded trees along boundary wall. Horse Chestnut Lift lower limbs by 2 metres
Woodland Wigan Lane Wigan
Received 11 Jun 2026 - DecidedA/26/101080/CON
Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.11 (Level 4 Building Record - Reeling and Winding Block and Weaving Sheds) in respect of approved application A/23/95975/LB
Eckersley Mill 1 Associated Buildings Swan Meadow Road Wigan WN3 5BE
Received 15 Jun 2026
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What these statistics cover
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.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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