Planning applications in WN6
We hold 477 planning applications for the WN6 postcode area, 162 of them submitted in the past year. 82% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 62 days. The area is covered by West Lancashire, Wigan, Chorley.
Towns and villages in WN6
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Recent applications in WN6
Conditon Discharge application to discharge condition No.8 (Operational Method Statement) in respect of approved application A/23/96541/MAJOR
Porch to front following demolition of porch
T1 and T2: Whole Crown reduction to 12m above ground level to reduce the overall density of the canopies.
Three dormers to rear roof slope
County Matter - Scoping opinion request for the infilling of the quarry void.
Proposed demolition of hospital building and construction of a new hospital building extension (Use Class C2) that comprises ground floor and part first floor with link walkway and associated acces...
Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.5 (Above-Ground Construction Works) in respect of approved application A/26/100822/HH
T1 Hawthorn Crown lift by 1 metre T2 Sycamore Crown lift by 1 metre
T1 Sycamore Remove due to presence of an included stem. Replacement plant with 4 No. Acer campestre (field maple)
Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.4 (Verification Report) in respect of approved application A/25/100034/FULL
Variation of Condition 2 of planning permission 2026/0106/FUL in relation to approved plans.
Porch to front (Retrospective Application)
Single storey side extension together with canopy to front and external alterations to fenestration including render to front following demolition of garage
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed single storey rear extension and alterations to fenestration
Non-Material Amendment application for previously approved application A/25/099298/HH - The change of the external finish to the rear extension from facing brick to a render finish
Application for the discharge of condition no 5 (contruction compound) of planning permission 2021/1257/OUT approved in March 2022
Non-Material Amendment application for previously approved application A/25/100034/FULL - Minor alterations to the approved elevations, comprising changes to glazing widths and heights, reduced roller shutter door opening widths, and a revised brick feature panel design. Slight relocation of the approved bin store to accommodate a new substation within the car park area and inside the secure site boundary
Ash (T1) Fell Tree - Advanced Stages of Ash Dieback Ash (T2) Fell Tree - Advanced Stages of Ash Dieback Oak (T3) Fell Tree - Split of Main Steam From Ground Level to 2m
Detached outbuilding to side garden
9 of 2010 trees to front Tree 4 Front Garden To trim back the overhanging side branches by up to 1.5 metres. Tree 5 Front Garden To thin out and reshape the crown (crown thinning/maintenance) without reducing the overall height of the tree. 4 of 2025 trees to rear Tree 1 Back Garden (Left Tree) To trim 1 to 2 metres off the height and 2 to 3 metres off the branches on the side facing my house. Tree 2 Back Garden (Middle Tree) To trim 1 to 2 metres off the height, trim 2 to 3 metres off the branches facing my house and cut a single bare branch on the back side down to the level of the hedge. Tree 3 Back Garden (Right Tree Next to 2 Greenways) Remove 3 low-hanging branches that stretch over the fence into the garden of 2 Greenways. Trim 1 to 2 metres off the height and 2 to 3 metres off the side branches.
T1 Sycamore - Tree is in decline and shedding bark through out crown, client would like the tree removed.
T1 Oak - prune over hang back to boundary by 2 metres
Change of use of first floor from a flat (Use Class C3) to a hairdressing salon (Use Class E) to form enlargement of existing salon
Non-Material Amendment application for previously approved application A/21/90730/MAJOR - Proposed extended 1.8m high fence across end of highway and partially up embankment opposite plot 98 with access gate
Conversion of detached single garage to habitable annexe ancillary to existing dwellinghouse, together with render and alterations to fenestration
Condition Discharge application to PART discharge Condition No.7 (CEMP) and Condition No.8 (Remediation Verification) and to FULLY discharge Condition No.5 (Drainage) and Condition No.6 (Landscaping) in respect of approved application A/24/97975/VARMAJ
Certificate of Lawfulness for a Proposed rear facing dormer, proposed single storey rear extension and proposed detached single garage to the rear.
Single storey rear extension projecting to side linking to garage together with alterations to garage
Change of use from a domestic dwellinghouse and garage to a mixed use as a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) and hair salon (Use Class E) together with external alterations to garage
Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.12 (Drainage), Condition No.13 (Biodiversity Gain Plan), Condition No.15 (Biodiversity Enhancements) and to discharge mandatory biodiversity gain plan condition of planning permission A/25/100034/FULL
Proposed extension above existing living space.
Creation of outdoor fitness area with canopy, lighting, netting, storage container, 3m high acoustic fencing and 2m high perimeter fencing
Dormer to front
Application for determination as to whether prior approval of details is required for the Installation of a rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) system across three existing buildings.
Non-Material Amendment application for previously approved application A/25/100168/HH - The construction of an enclosed porch to the front of the house instead of an open porch
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.
Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory
T1 Oak Reduce overhanging branches by 2 metres
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
Variation of condition 2 of previously approved A/25/099036/HH to allow for hip to gable roof alteration and amendments to the rear and gable elevations
T1 - Horse Chestnut - Crown raise upto 4-5 meters. Reduce lateral growth on the East side, upto 1-2 meters. Reasons - To allow suitable clearance for larger vehicles and reduce the leavering effect...
T1 - Horse Chestnut - Crown raise upto 4-5 meters. Reduce lateral growth on the East side, upto 1-2 meters. Reasons - To allow suitable clearance for larger vehicles and reduce the leavering effect...
T1 (Silver Birch) Tree is largest in group, resident wishes to fell and replant with smaller species. T2 (Sycamore) Fell to ground level. The trees have become large for their location and are now causing significant shading and enclosure to the garden/property area, alongside ongoing maintenance demands associated with leaf fall, debris and general management requirements. While the trees are not considered to be in immediate decline or presenting an acute safety defect at present, the applicant feels the species/scale is no longer appropriate for the setting and wishes to proactively manage the site before future issues arise. The proposed works are intended to reduce shading, usability of the outdoor space and overall property management.
Erection of replacement dwelling with associated parking and landscaping following demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings
Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed Tipi on raised wooden base
Approval of details reserved by condition no 4,5,6,7,8 & 9 of planning permission 2025/0978/FUL relating to Remediation, Drainage, CMP, BNG, Bird & Bat boxes, Ecological management plan.
Retrospective planning permission for the erection of 2 no. stables, menage and gravel track.
Single storey extension to side and rear linking to garage together with external alterations to garage
Porch to front, two storey extension to side and single storey extension to rear following demolition of existing porch and conservatory
Certificate of lawful development for a proposed change of use from a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a childrens residential home (Use Class C2) for up to 1 child together with associated external alterations to fenestration