72 Tunstall Lane Wigan WN5 9HP

1. 1.The proposed development, by reason of its layout, intensity of use, and lack of appropriate internal and external amenity provision, would result in an over-intensive form of residential occupation that fails to provide a satisfactory standard of accommodation for future occupants. Due to the internal layout of the building, there is inadequate shower room facilities for Bedroom 1 which would lead to a poor-quality living environment for residents. Furthermore, the lack of usable outdoor amenity space exacerbates the deficiency in residential amenity provision for three unrelated individuals. These shortcomings collectively result in a development that fails to deliver a high standard of residential accommodation as required by local and national planning policy. The development is therefore considered to be contrary to Policies CP10 and CP17 of the Wigan Local Plan Core Strategy, Policy JP-P1 of the Places for Everyone Joint Development Plan, the Council's Houses in Multiple Occupation and Residential Design Guide Supplementary Planning Documents, and the design and amenity related objectives set out in the National Planning Policy Framework.
2. 2.In the absence of a satisfactory management plan and clear evidence of how the property will be operated to avoid adverse impacts, the proposal raises significant concerns in relation to the amenity of neighbouring residents and the effective integration of the development into the surrounding area. This is especially important given the intensity of occupation and limited quality of accommodation proposed. The development is therefore considered contrary to Policies CP10 and CP17 of the Wigan Local Plan Core Strategy, Policy JP-P1 of the Places for Everyone Joint Development Plan, the Council's Houses in Multiple Occupation Supplementary Planning Document, and the amenity- related objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.
3. 3.The proposed development fails to provide off-street parking in a high- density residential area. The resulting displacement, along with increased comings and goings from multiple residents and visitors, would lead to increased pressure on surrounding streets and harm the amenity of neighbouring residents. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policies CP10 and CP17 of the Wigan Local Plan Core Strategy, Policies JP-C8 and JP-P1 of the Places for Everyone Joint Development Plan, and the amenity objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

WN5 9HP

Application type

Full Details

Scale / size

Small

Parish

Wigan South

Date validated

26 November 2025

Consultation expiry

13 January 2026

Consultation start

26 November 2025

Consultation end

17 December 2025

Neighbour consultation start

26 November 2025

Neighbour consultation end

20 December 2025

Last date for comments

13 January 2026

Target decision date

21 January 2026

Decision issued

5 February 2026

Agent address

Mr James Stannard 9 Ash Grove Chinley SK23 6BQ

Statutory period

56 days

Site notice start

23 December 2025

Site notice end

13 January 2026

Planning Portal ID

PP-14453174

Documents

21