Search Atherton planning applications
11 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Atherton · updated daily · Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council
- Footpath At The Junction Of Hamilton Street And Tyldesley Road AthertonAwaiting decisionPrior 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 networkReceived 4 Nov 2026A/26/101734/TCSO
- Punch Bowl 165 Market Street Atherton Manchester M46 0DFAwaiting decisionReconfiguration and reduction of existing car park to create outdoor seating area, installation of raised stage area with pergola, erection of additional pergola and installation of roof to internal courtyard to create new toilet area, festoon lighting, new fencing and additional window openings following demolition of existing pergola and garageReceived 12 Oct 2026A/26/101568/FULL
- Advertising Right Adjacent 104 Wigan Road AthertonAwaiting decisionErection of 2 internally illuminated free-standing LED digital display signs following removal of 1 internally illuminated free-standing panel signReceived 8 Oct 2026A/26/101527/ADV
- 78 Spa Road Atherton Manchester M46 9NQAwaiting decisionT3 Norway Maple Prune back branches overhanging parking space by 2 metresReceived 18 Sep 2026A/26/101549/WTTPO
- 14 Elizabeth Street Atherton Manchester M46 9JBAwaiting decisionChange of use from a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a childrens care home for up to 2 children (Use Class C2)Received 15 Sep 2026A/26/101392/FULL
Planning in Atherton
- Approved
- 85%
- 34 of 36 decided
- Decision time
- about 10 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Atherton in the last 24 months, from Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Atherton
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M46 49 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council
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About Atherton
Atherton, located in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan in Greater Manchester, is a town with a rich industrial heritage, particularly as a significant site in the Manchester Coalfield during the Industrial Revolution. Situated five miles south of Bolton and ten miles northwest of Manchester, Atherton encompasses the areas of Hindsford, Howe Bridge, and Hag Fold. Historically known as Chowbent, or simply Bent, the town offers a diverse backdrop for planning applications, reflecting its evolving community and infrastructure. The town has a population of approximately 22,000. It sits within the Wigan district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Atherton area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Atherton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Atherton has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
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In the last 24 months, 61 planning applications were submitted near Atherton. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.
The most common types were discharge of conditions (14), full planning applications (8), outline applications (7).