12th—18th Jan 2026
Planning Applications received and decided by Wigan in the week commencing 12/01/2026
28 applications updated this week
Friday Jan. 16th 2026
Proposal:
Application to change the use of the first floor to a self-contained flat, add a new entrance at the front for flat access, install a new shop front and roller shutter at the front, and make associated external alterations including replacing timber windows at the first floor front, rendering the front, and creating a new window opening at the rear.
Location:
13, Wigan Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 9BJ
Reference
A/25/098670/CU
Proposal:
Application for remodelling an existing dwelling with a new roof, dormers at the front and rear, single-storey extensions to the side and rear, solar panels at the front, a patio at the rear, and an additional driveway, along with external alterations including new finishes and fenestration.
Location:
Tan House Lane, Wigan, WN3 6DN
Reference
A/25/099868/HH
Thursday Jan. 15th 2026
Proposal:
Request to crown lift a T4 Sycamore tree by up to 5m and reduce the lowest hanging branches by no more than 1m.
Location:
463, Newton Road, Lowton, Warrington, WA3 1PB
Reference
A/26/100314/WTTPO
Proposal:
Retrospective application to change the use from light industrial to a sui generis use for collecting, sorting, storing, and recycling waste metals.
Location:
Ashton Grange Industrial Estate, Bryn Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 8BX
Reference
A/25/099610/MAJOR
Proposal:
Application to build a single-storey extension at the back of the house with two roof lanterns and render, following the demolition of the existing rear extension.
Location:
3, Woodhurst Drive, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0RW
Reference
A/25/099922/HH
Proposal:
Application to build a first-floor extension at the back of the house along with external changes.
Location:
17, Silverdale, Wigan, WN1 2DY
Reference
A/25/099976/HH
Proposal:
Application for prior notification to install a 15m steel pole for fibre cables and radio antennae, along with associated cabinets for a high-speed broadband network.
Location:
Thompson Street, Wigan, WN1
Reference
A/25/099981/TCSO
Proposal:
Application for tree works including crown reduction and removal of deadwood for Sycamore, Cherry, and Oak trees. Includes felling of a Cherry tree due to poor condition.
Location:
664, Leigh Road, Atherton, Leigh, WN7 1UB
Reference
A/25/100205/WTTPO
Proposal:
Application for various tree works including crown lifting, pruning, and ivy removal on multiple trees at the Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints, 125 Wigan Lane, Wigan.
Location:
125, Wigan Lane, Wigan, WN1 2NB
Reference
A/25/100235/WTTPO
Wednesday Jan. 14th 2026
Proposal:
Proposal to raise the crown of a Copper Beech tree by no more than 2 meters, reducing its overall crown to 11 meters.
Location:
97, Haigh Road, Aspull, Wigan, WN2 1RN
Reference
A/26/100305/WTTPO
Proposal:
Proposal to thin the crown of a cherry tree by up to 20% and raise the crown to 2 meters.
Location:
291, Slag Lane, Lowton, Warrington, WA3 2AB
Reference
A/26/100306/WTTPO
Proposal:
Application to erect a 1.2m high timber stake boundary fence with three lines of tensile steel wire along the inner boundary of the moat line, including planting of shallow-rooted hedge plants.
Location:
Aspull, Wigan, WN2 1QP
Reference
A/25/099691/HH
Proposal:
Application for a certificate of lawful development to build a single-storey rear extension with roof lights.
Location:
8, Tallies Close, Abram, Wigan, WN2 5YX
Reference
A/25/100149/LUCP
Proposal:
Application to build a single-storey extension at the back of the house with a projection of 4 metres, eaves height of 2.47 metres, and ridge height of 3.53 metres.
Location:
16, Lazenby Crescent, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 9NJ
Reference
A/25/100222/PDE
Proposal:
Redevelopment of the existing school site, including demolishing current buildings and constructing a new education building with solar panels, sports pitches, landscaping, infrastructure, boundary treatments, external lighting, a substation, parking, and associated external education areas.
Location:
Mayfield Street, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 9QL
Reference
A/25/099550/MAJOR
Proposal:
Application for a part single, part two-storey extension at the back with render and external changes to the front porch, side, and rear.
Location:
146, Miles Lane, Shevington, Wigan, WN6 8ES
Reference
A/25/099823/HH
Proposal:
Application for listed building consent to erect a 1.2m high timber stake boundary fence with 3 lines of tensile steel wire along the inner boundary of the moat line, including planting of shallow rooted hedge plants.
Location:
Aspull, Wigan, WN2 1QP
Reference
A/25/099680/LB
Proposal:
Application to discharge Condition No.22 (Lighting) for the approved application A/22/94882/MAJOR.
Location:
Wigan Road
Reference
A/25/100125/CON
Proposal:
Application to partially discharge Condition No.5 (EV Charging) and Condition No.10 (Parking Provision) for Dwellings/Plots 1-16, 60-63, 136 & 155 related to approved application A/21/90730/MAJOR.
Location:
Bradley Lane, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0XQ
Reference
A/25/100246/CON
Proposal:
Application for a certificate of lawful development to change the use of a dwelling (Use Class C3) to a children's residential home for up to 1 child (Use Class C2).
Location:
11, Worthing Grove, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0LP
Reference
A/26/100265/LUCP
Proposal:
Application for a certificate of lawful development to confirm the existing use of a property as a 6-bedroom, 6-person house in multiple occupation (Use Class C4).
Location:
105, Castle Hill Road, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 4BN
Reference
A/26/100280/LUCE
Monday Jan. 12th 2026
Proposal:
Application for a non-material amendment to the previously approved application A/24/96953/FULL, specifically amending Condition No.5.
Location:
39, The Grand Arcade, Wigan, WN1 1BH
Reference
A/26/100299/NMAS
Proposal:
Application for a non-material amendment to the previously approved application A/24/96953/FULL, concerning changes to the external elevations.
Location:
39, The Grand Arcade, Wigan, WN1 1BH
Reference
A/26/100298/NMAS
Proposal:
Prior notification for changing part of the ground floor and first floor from commercial use to 5 self-contained apartments.
Location:
21, Saint Johns Rc Church, Powell Street, Wigan, WN1 1XD
Reference
A/25/100180/PDMA
Proposal:
Application to change the use of land next to St Richards Primary School into an outdoor natural learning and recreational area with landscaping, fencing, biodiversity habitats, timber shelters, a storage shed, seating areas, and other facilities.
Location:
Flapper Fold Lane, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0HA
Reference
A/23/95570/FULL
Proposal:
Plan to fell a dead Ash tree (T1) in a conservation area.
Location:
Wigan Lane, Wigan, WN1 2NN
Reference
A/26/100296/WTTCA