Scholes, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Scholes, Greater Manchester.
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Planning applications in Scholes are administered by Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Scholes
Scholes is an urban area located in Wigan, Greater Manchester, situated just east of Wigan's town centre and separated from the commercial district by the River Douglas. This proximity to the town centre makes Scholes a notable area for planning applications, with potential developments benefiting from easy access to local amenities and transport links.
District: Wigan
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Area Information
- Admin district: Wigan
- Parliamentary constituency: Wigan
- LSOA: Wigan 008C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Scholes.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Scholes based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
46 planning applications found near Scholes.
- - The Galleries Wigan WN1 1AR
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) i
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - - Footpath At The Junction Of Hector Road And Harrow Road Wigan
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-s
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - - Footpath Adjacent Car Park Walthew Lane Platt Bridge Wigan
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-s
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-07-01
View full details - - Car Park Robin Park Leisure Centre Robin Park Road Wigan
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 respec
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - Site Of Pemberton Colliery Smithy Brook Road Wigan
Condition Discharge application to PART discharge Condition No.29e (Validation of Cover Soil Systems Plots 40-43) in respect of approved application A/19/87673/OUTMAJ
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - Transco Compound Sovereign Road Wigan WN1 3AE
Condition Discharge application to FULLY discharge Condition No.3 (Active Birds Nests), Condition No.7 (Survey of Culvert) and Condition No.9 (Verification Report) and to PART discharge Condition No.1
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-05-28
View full details - - The Galleries Wigan WN1 1AR
Condition Discharge application to PART discharge Condition No.39 (Extraction and Filtration of Cooking Odours) and Condition No.40 (Noise Mitigation Measures) in relation to the New Market Hall only
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - The Galleries Wigan WN1 1AR
Non Material Amendment to vary Condition 38 (EV Charging) in respect of A/25/099781/VARMAJ
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - The Galleries Wigan WN1 1AR
Condition Discharge application to PART discharge Condition No.33 (Updated CEMP in relation to the MMC only) in respect of approved application A/25/099781/VARMAJ
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - The Galleries Wigan WN1 1AR
Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.7 (Provision for Storage) and Condition No.19 (Finished Floor Levels) in respect of approved application A/23/95235/MAJOR
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - Site Of Pemberton Colliery Smithy Brook Road Wigan
Condition Discharge application to PART discharge Condition No.25 (Gas Migration) and Condition No.29 e (Contamination) Gas Membrane Validations include Plots 41-48 and 235-236. Validation of Cover Sy
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Car Park 2 Kingscroft Court Wigan
To vary condition 2 (plans) of Planning Permission A/23/95244/FULL - to allow amendments to the design of the units and increase in parking area
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - The Galleries Wigan WN1 1AR
Non-Material Amendment application in respect of approved application A/25/099781/VARMAJ - Area of landscaping around the proposed central square. This area is identified by Dwg. No. 4500A.31 Area of
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 35 - 45 King Street Wigan WN1 1DY
Change of use of existing vacant nightclub (Sui Generis), together with second floor rear extension, to create three ground floor commercial units (Use Class E(a)) and 18 apartments to upper levels (U
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Tudor House Hotel New Market Street Wigan WN1 1SE
Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.5 (Cycle Storage) and Condition No.7 (Biodiversity Enhancements) in respect of approved application A/24/97405/CU
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - The Galleries Wigan WN1 1AR
Condition Discharge application to PART discharge Condition No.7 (Materials - only in relation to the hotel element) in respect of approved application A/25/099781/VARMAJ
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - The Galleries Wigan WN1 1AR
Condition Discharge application to PART discharge Condition No.53 (External Hard Landscaping Materials and Finishes - Materials only in relation to the Public Realm hotel, pavilion, New Market Hall an
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 32 Hallgate Wigan WN1 1LR
Condition Discharge application to discharge Conditions No.4 (Odour Control) and Condition No.5 (Fixed Plant Noise) in respect of approved application A/25/099186/FULL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Barclays Bank 6 Market Place Wigan WN1 1QS
Installation of 4 air conditioning units and 1 heat recovery unit and associated pipework following removal of existing
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Former Debenhams Store 39 The Grand Arcade Wigan WN1 1BH
Non-Material Amendment application for previously approved application A/24/96953/FULL - Amendment to Condition No.5
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wigan | Date: 2026-01-12
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A brief summary of Scholes in Greater Manchester
Scholes is an urban area located in Wigan, Greater Manchester, situated just east of Wigan's town centre and separated from the commercial district by the River Douglas. This proximity to the town centre makes Scholes a notable area for planning applications, with potential developments benefiting from easy access to local amenities and transport links. It sits within the Wigan district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Scholes a particularly low-crime area.
Scholes has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Wigan Town Centre, Mesnes, Wigan, Wigan Lane, Wigan, Wigan Pier, Wigan, Dicconson, Wigan. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Scholes includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Scholes planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Scholes
In the last 24 months, 63 planning applications were submitted near Scholes. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Scholes.
The average decision period of 77 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Scholes were discharge of conditions (31), amendments (13), full planning applications (12).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 8 medium-scale applications, 54 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 15 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 42 applications
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