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

Showing 1 to 5 of 47 · received or decided in the last 90 days

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
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
19 - 21 Mesnes Street Wigan WN1 1QPAwaiting decisionPrior notification for change of use of first and second floor from offices (Use Class E) to 3 residential apartments (Use Class C3)Received 21 Oct 2026A/26/101632/PDMA
The Galleries Wigan WN1 1ARAwaiting decisionCondition Discharge application to PART discharge Condition No.41 (Noise - in relation to the Hotel only) in respect of approved application A/25/099781/VARMAJReceived 14 Oct 2026A/26/101666/CON

Planning in Wigan

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

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

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Around Wigan

Postcode districts

WN1 166 applications in the last 12 monthsWN3 103 applications in the last 12 monthsWN6 204 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 Wigan

Wigan, located in Greater Manchester, is a significant town that serves as the administrative centre of the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan. Positioned approximately 16 miles southeast of Manchester and 17 miles southwest of Liverpool, Wigan boasts a population of 107,732, contributing to the borough's total of 330,714 residents. As the largest settlement in the area, Wigan is part of the historic county of Lancashire, making it an important hub for planning applications and development opportunities.

Property prices in Wigan show an average sale price of £216,293, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Wigan 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 (May 2026). This makes Wigan a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wigan 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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To comment on or object to a planning application near Wigan, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 151 planning applications were submitted near Wigan. 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 Wigan?

In the last 24 months, 151 planning applications were submitted near Wigan. The approval rate is 76%.

How long do planning decisions take near Wigan?

The average planning decision time near Wigan 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 Wigan?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Wigan?

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

How can I track planning applications near Wigan?

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