Search Scholes planning applications

46 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Scholes · updated daily · Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 46 · received or decided in the last 90 days

Site Of St Edwards Roman Catholic Church Scot Lane WiganAwaiting decisionCondition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.4 (Coal Mining), Condition No.6 (Contamination), Condition No.7 (CEMP), Condition No.8 (Affordable Housing), Condition No.11 (HMMP), Condition No.12 (Bird and Bat Boxes), Condition No.15 (Materials), Condition No.16 (Refuse Storage), Condition No.21 (Finished Floor Levels) and Condition No.24 (Site Access) in respect of previously approved application A/25/100145/MAJORReceived 9 Nov 2026A/26/101783/CON
Car Park 2 Kingscroft Court WiganAwaiting decisionCondition Discharge application to PART discharge Condition No.5 (Ground Contamination - Submitted details relate to sub-items 1-3) and to FULLY discharge Condition No.4 (CEMP), Condition No.6 (Ground Stabilisation), Condition No.8 (Noise Impact Assessment), Condition No.9 (Drainage Strategy), Condition No.10 (EV Charging Details), Condition No.11 (Landscaping Plan), Condition No.12 (Boundary Treatments), Condition No.13 (Bin Store Details) and Condition No.14 (Cycle Store Details) in respect of approved application A/23/95244/FULLReceived 6 Nov 2026A/26/101773/CON
Parsons Walk Building Parsons Walk Wigan WN1 1RRAwaiting decisionInstallation of 3 air source heat pumps, buffer vessel and guard rail to roof following removal of sedum to part of roofReceived 5 Nov 2026A/26/101690/FULL
Pier 2 Wigan Pier Wallgate Wigan WN3 4EUAwaiting decisionCondition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.5 (Ecological Enhancements), Condition No.6 (Materials), Condition No.7 (Refuse Storage) and Condition No.10 (Landscaping) in respect of approved application A/25/099430/FULLReceived 28 Oct 2026A/26/101724/CON
53 Miry Lane Wigan WN3 4AFAwaiting decisionChange of use from Motor Vehicle Sales (Sui Generis) to Offices and Storage (Use Class E(g)) with installation of ev chargers and external alterations including demolition of external wall and canopy, rendering to brick work and painting of existing claddingReceived 27 Oct 2026A/26/101546/FULL

Planning in Scholes

Approved: 76%; 65 of 82 decided
Decision time: about 10 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Scholes in the last 24 months, from Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Scholes

Postcode districts

WN1 167 applications in the last 12 monthsWN3 104 applications in the last 12 monthsWN6 203 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council

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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. It sits within the Wigan district.

The area around Scholes has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

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In the last 24 months, 153 planning applications were submitted near Scholes. Of these, 76% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (42), amendments (15), full planning applications (12). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Scholes?

In the last 24 months, 153 planning applications were submitted near Scholes. The approval rate is 76%.

How long do planning decisions take near Scholes?

The average planning decision time near Scholes is 73 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Scholes?

The planning approval rate near Scholes is 76%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Scholes?

The most common type of planning application near Scholes is discharge of conditions, with 42 submissions in the last 24 months.

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