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Planning applications in WN1

We hold 215 planning applications for the WN1 postcode area, 142 of them submitted in the past year. 76% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 70 days. The area is covered by Wigan, Bolton, Warrington.

215
applications held
142
in the past year
76%
approved
70 days
median decision

Councils covering WN1

Wigan (213)Bolton (1)Warrington (1)

Recent applications in WN1

Pending
9 Sept 2026A/26/101472/FULL
100 Wigan Lane Wigan WN1 2LFWigan

Erection of single storey storeroom at rear of shop. (Retrospective application)

Pending
7 Sept 2026A/26/101491/VARMAJ
Wigan And Leigh College Parsons Walk Building Parsons Walk Wigan WN1 1RRWigan

Section 73 application to vary conditions 25 and 26 of planning permission A/23/96251/MAJPSI - to allow for alterations to cycle parking provision and Travel Plan

Pending
4 Sept 2026A/26/101481/CON
Wigan And Leigh College Parsons Walk Building Parsons Walk Wigan WN1 1RRWigan

Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.6 (Verification Report), Condition No.23 (Drainage Management and Maintenance), Condition No.27 (Odour Control) and Condition No.29 (Hours of Operation) in respect of approved application A/23/96251/MAJPSI

Pending
4 Sept 2026A/26/101483/WTTCA
Medical Electonics Department Royal Albert Edward Infirmary Wigan Lane WiganWigan

T1 Ash Tree to be removed due to ash die back and limb failure in the past T2 Ash Tree to be removed due to ash die back and limb failure in the past.

Pending
4 Sept 2026A/26/101485/LUCP
Flat Above 170 Scholes Wigan WN1 3QDWigan

Certificate of lawful development for proposed change of use from a dwelling (Use Class C3) to a childrens residential home for up to 3 child (Use Class C2)

Pending
Small
Trees
2 Sept 2026A/26/101461/WTTCA
5 Brock Mill Lane Wigan WN1 2NZWigan

G1 (3 x Hornbeam) 2.5 metre lateral reduction on north side of crown to reduce encroachment onto property.

Pending
Small
Trees
1 Sept 2026A/26/101451/WTTPO
Wingates House Wingates Road Wigan WN1 2SHWigan

Oak tree T1 - Fell, tree with large proportion of missing back from historical damage (lightening?) Now has visible brackets of decay fungus and if it fails it will damage retaining wall and slide/reach house. Oak Tree T2 - Tree with large spreading limbs which are growing towards light and causing excessive shading on lawn - Crown raise to 6m over lawn and reduce longer laterals by 2m. Replanting has already been carried out with numerous trees over the last few years.

Pending
28 Aug 2026A/26/101447/WTTPO
Public Open Space Sexton Close WiganWigan

T1 Alder Fell, in poor condition with limited foliage. Plant replacement tree once stump ground out

Pending
28 Aug 2026A/26/101433/CON
The Galleries Wigan WN1 1ARWigan

Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.17 (Sectional and Elevational Details) and Condition No.40 (Noise) in relation to hotel element only in respect of approved application A/25/099781/VARMAJ

Pending
27 Aug 2026A/26/101475/WTTPO
Heywood House Red Rock Lane Haigh Wigan WN1 2UWWigan

T1 Sycamore Crown reduce by 1.5 metres on south side

Pending
27 Aug 2026A/26/101431/PDMA
Land Adjacent Worsley Terrace Gateway House Standishgate Wigan WN1 1AEWigan

Prior notification for change of use from offices to residential (Use Class C3) forming 2 apartments

Pending
Small
Conditions
25 Aug 2026A/26/101418/CON
The Galleries Wigan WN1 1ARWigan

Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.51 (Wayfinding Signs) in respect of approved application A/25/099781/VARMAJ

Pending
13 Aug 2026A/26/101376/HH
331 Wigan Lane Wigan WN1 2RDWigan

Single storey rear extension following demolition of extension and detached garage

Pending
7 Aug 2026A/26/101349/WTTPO
Apartment 2 110 Mesnes Road Wigan WN1 2PJWigan

T1 (Beech) Crown reduce by 2 metres to manage crown size and reduce shading onto below property. This is repeat work from 3 years previous. T2 (Silver Birch) Crown reduce by 2 metres to manage crown size and reduce shading onto below property. This is repeat work from 3 years previous. T3 (Conifer) Reduce height by 2 metres to control size. G1 (Mixed species tree row) 1 metre lateral reduction on south east side of crown to reduce encroachment and provide clearance.

Withdrawn
7 Aug 2026A/26/101350/WTTPO
181 Chorley Road Standish Wigan WN1 2TFWigan

T1 (Horse Chestnut) Fell due to poor vigour and crown vitality, previously pollarded. Tree is located within close proximity to building. Resident happy to plant replacement.

Pending
7 Aug 2026A/26/101367/NMAS
The Galleries Wigan WN1 1ARWigan

Non-Material Amendment application for previously approved application A/25/099781/VARMAJ to amend the description of development to allow for the removal of residential development at Blocks D and E and inclusion of a mobility hub at Plot 3 alongside alterations to condition 27 to allow for alterations to the approved plans resulting in the infilling of the majority of the basement.

Pending
7 Aug 2026A/26/101351/VARMAJ
The Galleries Wigan WN1 1ARWigan

Variation of conditions 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 35, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 53, 55, 57 and 60 of previously approved A/25/099781/VARMAJ to allow for amendments to the approved parameters plans

Pending
Small
Trees
5 Aug 2026A/26/101342/TREWRK
Macdonald Kilhey Court Hotel Chorley Road Standish Wigan WN1 2XNWigan

2 large dead trees to remove. 1 Sycamore Fell, extensive decline

Pending
Small
Trees
3 Aug 2026A/26/101326/WTTPO
6 Rowton Rise Standish Wigan WN1 2TUWigan

T1 Oak - Crown raise secondary lateral branches by up to 5 metres to increase light penetration.

Pending
29 Jul 2026A/26/101311/LB
1-7 Upper Dicconson Street & 29-33 Dicconson Street Wigan WN1 2ADWigan

Listed Building consent for the installation of internal wall insulation and associated internal wall finish

Pending
Small
Conditions
27 Jul 2026A/26/101288/CON
The Galleries Wigan WN1 1ARWigan

Condition Discharge application to PART discharge Condition No.55 (Lighting) in relation to the New Market Hall (Plot 1) and Hotel (Plot 3) elements of the scheme only in respect of approved application A/25/099781/VARMAJ

Pending
Small
Conditions
27 Jul 2026A/26/101290/CON
The Galleries Wigan WN1 1ARWigan

Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.59 (Road Safety Audit) in respect of approved application A/25/099781/VARMAJ

Pending
Small
Conditions
27 Jul 2026A/26/101289/CON
The Galleries Wigan WN1 1ARWigan

Condition Discharge application to PART discharge Condition No.58 (Highway Improvement Works) in relation to the New Market Hall (Plot 1) of the scheme only in respect of approved application A/25/099781/VARMAJ

Pending
Small
Conditions
27 Jul 2026A/26/101287/CON
The Galleries Wigan WN1 1ARWigan

Condition Discharge application to PART discharge Condition No.36 (Energy) and Condition No.37 (Low Carbon) in relation to New Market Hall (Plot 1) and Hotel (Plot 3) elements only in respect of approved application A/25/099781/VARMAJ

Pending
24 Jul 2026A/26/101279/PDE
10 Locks View Ince Wigan WN1 3HLWigan

Single storey rear extension projecting 4 metres, and height to top of roof 2.85 metres following demolition of conservatory

Pending
Small
Conditions
22 Jul 2026A/26/101275/CON
10 Riverside Avenue Wigan WN1 3NUWigan

Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.3 (Biodiversity Gain Plan), Condition No.4 (Ecological Enhancements) and Condition No.5 (Drainage) in respect of approved application A/26/100653/FULL

Pending
20 Jul 2026A/26/101259/ADV
The Grand Arcade Shopping Centre Wigan WN1 1BHWigan

Installation of internally illuminated LED digital display sign to the Millgate entrance

Pending
14 Jul 2026A/26/101233/WTTPO
274 Wigan Lane Wigan WN1 2RNWigan

T1 (Cedar) Fell due to recent limb failures and located within confined area.

Pending
14 Jul 2026A/26/101234/LUCE
The Galleries Wigan WN1 1ARWigan

Certificate of lawful development to demonstrate the installation of a foul drainage connection and associated works for the Multi-Media Centre outfall were carried out in accordance with approved details prior to the expiry of A/25/099781/VARMAJ and A/23/95235/MAJOR

Pending
Small
Trees
8 Jul 2026A/26/101202/WTTPO
34 Hawthorn Rise Wigan WN1 3ANWigan

Ash - TPO No.G1 (Plan No. 207) - Crown lift to 6m and crown reduce over property up to 2m. Ash - TPO No. T7 (Plan No. 213) - Fell due to Ash Dieback and Decay in main structure. Previous permission granted, now expired. Sycamore - TPO No.T12 (Plan No. 219) - Crown reduce up to 2m building side to clear property. Sycamore - TPO No.T14 (plan No. 220) - Crown reduce up to 3m over property and garden. Ash - TPO No.G2 (Plan No.395) - Fell due to Ash Dieback. Elm TPO No.G2 (Plan No.405 ) Moribund, Fell. Ash ??? TPO No.G2 (Plan No. 406) ??? Fell due to Ash Dieback. Sycamore TPO No.G2 (Plan No. 409) Moribund, Fell. Ash ??? TPO No.G2 (Plan No. 410) Fell due to Ash Dieback. Sycamore ??? TPO No.G3 (Plan No. 413) Significant crown death and has Kretzschmaria deusta at the base. Sycamore ??? TPO No.G3 (Plan No. 414) Dead, Fell Sycamore TPO No.G3 (Plan No.416) Remove low branch touching the Sub-station roof. Norway Maple - TPO No. T22 (Plan No. 433) - Crown reduce by up to 3m.

Pending
7 Jul 2026A/26/101197/LUCP
1A Leader Street Wigan WN1 3JHWigan

Certificate of Lawful Development for the proposed change of use of an existing dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a residential childrens home (Use Class C2) for up to 4 children

Pending
3 Jul 2026A/26/101176/MAJOR
Grand Hotel Dorning Street Wigan WN1 1NDWigan

Erection of 2 buildings comprising 20 self-contained apartments and undercroft parking together with associated external parking area and landscaping following demolition of existing building

Pending
3 Jul 2026A/26/101174/FULL
25 Wallgate Wigan WN1 1LDWigan

Change of use from a recruitment agency Class E(ii) to a licensed bar with manager accommodation above (sui generis)

Pending
Small
Telecoms
2 Jul 2026A/26/101170/TCSO
Footpath At The Junction Of Hector Road And Harrow Road WiganWigan

Prior notification of installation of a 15m steel pole to support fibre cables and radio antennae together with associated cabinets housing electronic communications apparatus to form part of a high-speed broadband electronic communications network

Pending
Small
Condition discharge
2 Jul 2026A/26/101167/CON
The Galleries Wigan WN1 1ARWigan

Condition Discharge application to PART discharge Condition No.17 (Sectional and Elevational Details - New Market Hall Only) and to FULLY discharge Condition No.54 (Relocation of 1877 Market Canopy) in respect of approved application A/25/099781/VARMAJ

Pending
2 Jul 2026A/26/101166/HH
25 Malpas Avenue Wigan WN1 3PWWigan

Single storey side extension following partial demolition of boundary fence to front

Pending
2 Jul 2026A/26/101172/HH
16 Whitley Crescent Wigan WN1 2QSWigan

First floor side extension

Permitted
Small
Telecoms
1 Jul 2026A/26/101159/TCSO
Footpath Adjacent Car Park Walthew Lane Platt Bridge WiganWigan

Prior notification of installation of a 15m steel pole to support fibre cables and radio antennae together with associated cabinets housing electronic communications apparatus to form part of a high-speed broadband electronic communications network

Pending
29 Jun 2026A/26/101139/FULL
First And Second Floors Of 53 & 53A Standishgate Wigan WN1 1UPWigan

Change of use of first and second floors to one self-contained dwelling (Use Class C3) together with alterations to fenestration (Retrospective application)

Pending
Small
Trees
29 Jun 2026A/26/101140/WTTCA
277 Wigan Lane Wigan WN1 2NTWigan

T1 sycamore reduce by 2-3m on house side to reduce encroachment and remove bridge for squirrels to roof

Pending
28 Jun 2026A/26/101128/HH
137 Chorley Road Standish Wigan WN1 2TEWigan

Remodelling of existing dwelling including new roof, new dormers and roof lights to front and rear, new front porch, detached garage to front, alterations to existing driveway, installation of steps to front and associated external alterations to fenestration following demolition of existing detached garage and wall to front

Refused
23 Jun 2026A/26/101114/LUCP
331 Wigan Lane Wigan WN1 2RDWigan

Certificate of lawful development for proposed single storey rear extension together with new door opening to side elevation following demolition of existing rear extension and garage

Pending
22 Jun 2026A/26/101109/ADV
39 The Grand Arcade Wigan WN1 1BHWigan

Installation of internally illuminated advertisement signs and digital screen associated to new commercial premises

Pending
Small
Work to Trees - TPO
21 Jun 2026A/26/101102/WTTPO
Lakeside Nursing Home Chorley Road Standish Wigan WN1 2XNWigan

Group of 6 T1 t2 t3 t4 t5 t6 silver birch with significant cavity / sooty mold at base of tree we would like to fell / remove from entrance of site under visitors car parking spaces also open Up some natural light for other more mature trees to benefit we would also encourage a replanting scheme when felled

Undecided
19 Jun 2026A/26/101096/CON
5 The Woodlands Wigan WN1 2NRWigan

Condition Discharge application to PART discharge Condition No.6 (Ground Gas Mitigation - First Part Only) in respect of approved application A/24/98163/FULL

Pending
Small
Trees
15 Jun 2026A/26/101086/TREWRK
Treetops Marylebone Place Wigan WN1 2NSWigan

T1-Beech: Crown lift to 5m and clear 2m from building (applicants property). T2-Crown lift over driveway and road to 5m. Lower branches from T1 are encroaching on applicants property. Lower branches from T2 are now fouling on cars on the driveway and taller vehicles using the road to access the properties. I suggest removing lower branches back to the stem on T1 to allow for sufficient clearance.

Pending
12 Jun 2026A/26/101070/HH
32 Lessingham Avenue Wigan WN1 2HXWigan

Two storey side extension and part single part two storey rear extension following demolition of attached garage

Undecided
Small
Conditions
11 Jun 2026A/26/101067/CON
Eckersley Mill Complex Swan Meadow Road WiganWigan

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

Pending
9 Jun 2026A/26/101057/PDMA
55A Wallgate Wigan WN1 1BEWigan

Prior notification for change of use from an office to a dwelling (Use Class C3)

Undecided
Small
Conditions
9 Jun 2026A/26/101045/CON
Car Park Robin Park Leisure Centre Robin Park Road WiganWigan

Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.4 (CEMP), Condition No.5 (Contamination), Condition No.6 (Drainage), Condition No.7 (Gas Migration) and Condition No.8 (Coal Mining) in respect of approved application A/26/100421/VAR