This Week's Planning Updates
Planning Applications Received and Decided in Wigan This Week
33 applications updated this week
Friday Feb. 27th 2026
Proposal:
Application to change the use and increase the roof height of an existing garage and games room, with external alterations, to create a new residential dwelling with parking and landscaping, on land separated from 52 Wigan Lower Road.
Location:
52, Wigan Lower Road, Standish Lower Ground, Wigan, WN6 8LJ
Reference
A/24/96689/CU
Proposal:
Application to discharge Condition No.19 (Crime Impact Statement) for the approved application A/24/96773/LA.
Location:
Haigh, Wigan, WN2 1PA
Reference
A/25/100109/CON
Proposal:
Application to increase the height of the boundary wall and gates fronting Haigh Road, and add additional gates and railings within the site, as a non-material amendment to application A/25/098493/FULL.
Location:
14a, Haigh Road, Aspull, Wigan, WN2 1LB
Reference
A/26/100398/NMAS
Proposal:
Application to partially discharge Condition No.45 (Part 3 - Remediation Earthworks Completion Report for Site B Worsley Mesnes) related to approved application A/21/93043/MAJOR.
Location:
14, Worsley Mesnes Drive, Wigan, WN3 5EU
Reference
A/26/100487/CON
Proposal:
Application to change condition 3 of planning permission A/14/79707 to extend opening hours to 08:00 - 12:00 Midnight Monday to Thursday and Sundays, and 08:00 - 01:00 am on Friday, Saturday, and Bank Holidays.
Location:
90, Wigan Lane, Wigan, WN1 2LF
Reference
A/24/97289/VAR
Proposal:
Application to change the use of a dwellinghouse (Class C3) to a 4-bedroom, 4-person house in multiple occupation (Class C4).
Location:
594, Warrington Road, Wigan, WN3 6QQ
Reference
A/25/099688/FULL
Proposal:
Application to build a single-storey extension at the front of the house, render all elevations after demolishing the porch, and erect a 1.8m high concrete post and timber panel fence with gates.
Location:
430, Bickershaw Lane, Bickershaw, Wigan, WN2 5TL
Reference
A/25/100096/HH
Proposal:
Application for a part single, part two-storey side extension and external alterations with render to the first-floor element.
Location:
11, Dryden Close, Wigan, WN3 5TD
Reference
A/25/100187/HH
Proposal:
Application to lift the crown of three oak trees by 8 to 10 metres.
Location:
1A, Woodlands Drive, Shevington, Wigan, WN6 8HU
Reference
A/26/100406/WTTPO
Proposal:
Application to cut back overhanging branches of T1 by 3 to 5 metres. For T2, either remove the trunk growing at an angle into the garden or cut back branches overhanging the boundary fence by 3 to 5 metres, and remove epicormic growth on the vertical trunk to a height of 10 metres. For T3, remove the whole tree or cut back the majority of branches encroaching over the boundary fence by 2 to 3 metres.
Location:
15, Trescott Mews, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0AW
Reference
A/26/100527/WTTPO
Thursday Feb. 26th 2026
Proposal:
Location:
Reference
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Proposal:
Application to build a new houseblock for up to 247 prisoners, extend the gatehouse and segregation building, create a new multi-use games area, and provide parking and associated ancillary development.
Location:
Barracks Road, Bickershaw, Wigan, WN2 5TH
Reference
A/25/099481/MAJPSI
Proposal:
Application for approval of reserved matters (appearance, landscaping, layout, and scale) for building 244 homes with landscaping, public open space, internal roads, parking, and infrastructure.
Location:
Tyldesley, Manchester, M28
Reference
A/25/099409/RMMAJ
Proposal:
Application to add a canopy to the front, build a single-storey extension to the side, and a dormer to the rear with external alterations including rendering the proposed elevations and dormer, following the demolition of the existing car port.
Location:
2, Pembroke Road, Hindley Green, Wigan, WN2 4TG
Reference
A/25/100146/HH
Proposal:
Proposal to reduce the height of four Beech trees (T1, T2, T3, & T4) by 5 meters along the side of 7 Hand Lane to match the level of other trees.
Location:
7A, Hand Lane, Leigh, WN7 3LP
Reference
A/26/100525/WTTCA
Proposal:
Application to build a battery energy storage facility and associated infrastructure.
Location:
Orrell Street, Wigan, WN1 3AB
Reference
A/23/95931/MAJOR
Proposal:
Application for listed building consent to repair and maintain roofs, timber windows, and doors. Includes new painted doors and frames at the rear, replacement of CCTV cameras and external lighting, internal remodelling with removal and installation of stud walls, installation of suspended grid ceilings, and minor external fabric works at the rear for service penetrations including roof-mounted cowl and louvre.
Location:
21, 17, Dicconson Street, Wigan, WN1 1RG
Reference
A/25/099322/LB
Proposal:
Application to place a timber-framed building at the back of the property for use as a clinical skills room.
Location:
58, Legh Street, Golborne, Warrington, WA3 3PA
Reference
A/25/099599/FULL
Proposal:
Location:
Reference
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Proposal:
Application to remodel the existing dwelling with a two-storey side extension after demolishing the existing garage, and a part two-storey, part single-storey rear extension, including partial render, timber cladding, and external alterations.
Location:
3, Pennington Close, Aspull, Wigan, WN2 2SP
Reference
A/25/100050/HH
Proposal:
Application to construct 4 padel tennis court enclosures with canopy roofs and floodlights, and to place a converted storage container for reception and changing rooms, including associated external works and landscaping.
Location:
Spa Road, Atherton, Manchester, M46 9JX
Reference
A/25/099122/FULL
Wednesday Feb. 25th 2026
Proposal:
Application to create a raised upper garden with glass balustrade, render, timber walkway, and timber structures. Partially retrospective.
Location:
7, Holton Way, Wigan, WN3 6LZ
Reference
A/25/099908/HH
Proposal:
Application to vary conditions of planning permission A/22/93217/MAJPSI to amend the layout in the northern area, amalgamate the existing kitchen, workshop, and staff facility, and phase the submission of detailed drainage information.
Location:
Barracks Road, Bickershaw, Wigan, WN2 5TH
Reference
A/25/099480/VARMAJ
Proposal:
Application to build a two-storey extension to the side and rear, with rendering on the first floor at the front, and a single-storey extension at the rear.
Location:
36, Hough Lane, Tyldesley, Manchester, M29 8NW
Reference
A/25/099647/HH
Proposal:
Application to install five new shop fronts with timber fascias and pilasters, and new chain link roller shutters after removing existing cladding.
Location:
123, Bradshawgate, Leigh, WN7 4ND
Reference
A/25/099726/FULL
Proposal:
Application to extend the existing cafe building, relocate a modular unit, and expand the decking area.
Location:
St Helen's Road, Leigh, WN7 3PA
Reference
A/25/099979/MAJOR
Proposal:
Application to build a porch at the front and a single-storey wrap-around extension to the side and rear with roof lights.
Location:
240, Hodges Street, Wigan, WN6 7JQ
Reference
A/25/100154/HH
Tuesday Feb. 24th 2026
Proposal:
Application to partially discharge Condition No.7 (Biodiversity Enhancements) and fully discharge Conditions No.5 (EV Charging), No.8 (External Lighting), No.9 (Invasive Species), No.10 (Construction Environmental Method Statement), and No.13 (Building Control M4(2)) for approved application A/23/96094/FULL.
Location:
3, Jackwood Close, Wigan, WN3 5XN
Reference
A/25/100113/CON
Proposal:
Application to amend the Northern boundary of Unit 2 to be offset by 500mm from the footpath and adjust the Western boundary to be closer to the maintenance walkway for the previously approved application A/23/96226/MAJOR.
Location:
Astley Park Way, Tyldesley, Manchester, M28
Reference
A/25/100206/NMAS
Monday Feb. 23rd 2026
Proposal:
Application to install a ground-mounted air source heat pump at the back of the property.
Location:
37, Factory Street, Tyldesley, Manchester, M29 8GQ
Reference
A/25/098956/HH
Proposal:
Prior notification for installing a 15m steel pole to support fibre cables and radio antennae, along with associated cabinets for electronic communications, as part of a high-speed broadband network.
Location:
Atherton, Manchester, M46 0LL
Reference
A/25/100134/TCSO
Proposal:
Application to build a single-storey extension to the side and rear with partial render on the proposed elevations.
Location:
115, Mesnes Road, Wigan, WN1 2PJ
Reference
A/25/099888/HH
Proposal:
Retrospective application to change the use of the first-floor flat to a dining area connected to the ground floor restaurant, including the construction of a glazed side porch, a new stair enclosure, and the installation of a side window.
Location:
1A, School Lane, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0TG
Reference
A/25/099721/FULL