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Wigan planning applications

907 applications. 85% approved. 70 days to decide.

As of July 2026, PlanIndex holds 907 planning applications from Wigan. 158 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 85% of clear-cut outcomes approved.

158
Decided 12 months to July 2026
531
New applications 12 months to July 2026
416
Awaiting decision

Latest applications

Data to July 2026

  • A/26/101303/CON Awaiting decision

    Eckersley Mill 3 1900 Building Swan Meadow Road Wigan

    Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.6 (Window and Door Schedule), Condition No.7 (External Openings), Condition No.9 (Repairs to Pointing), Condition No.10 (Repair - Structural Defects) and Condition No.25 (Invasive Species Survey) in respect of approved application A/25/099011/MAJOR

    Submitted 28 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • A/26/101289/CON Awaiting decision

    The Galleries Wigan WN1 1AR

    Condition Discharge application to PART discharge Condition No.58 (Highway Improvement Works) in relation to the New Market Hall (Plot 1) of the scheme only in respect of approved application A/25/099781/VARMAJ

    Submitted 27 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • A/26/101288/CON Awaiting decision

    The Galleries Wigan WN1 1AR

    Condition Discharge application to PART discharge Condition No.55 (Lighting) in relation to the New Market Hall (Plot 1) and Hotel (Plot 3) elements of the scheme only in respect of approved application A/25/099781/VARMAJ

    Submitted 27 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • A/26/101290/CON Awaiting decision

    The Galleries Wigan WN1 1AR

    Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.59 (Road Safety Audit) in respect of approved application A/25/099781/VARMAJ

    Submitted 27 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • A/26/101285/CON Awaiting decision

    Collier Brook Farm Bag Lane Atherton Manchester M46 0JY

    Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.16 (Energy Statement - CO2 Emissions) in respect of approved application A/22/93496/MAJOR

    Submitted 27 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • A/26/101301/CON Awaiting decision

    Eckersley Mill 3 1900 Building Swan Meadow Road Wigan

    Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.5 (Steelwork Removal) in respect of approved application A/25/099012/LB

    Submitted 27 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • A/26/101287/CON Awaiting decision

    The Galleries Wigan WN1 1AR

    Condition Discharge application to PART discharge Condition No.36 (Energy) and Condition No.37 (Low Carbon) in relation to New Market Hall (Plot 1) and Hotel (Plot 3) elements only in respect of approved application A/25/099781/VARMAJ

    Submitted 27 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • A/26/101286/WTTCA Awaiting decision

    Chandler House Worsley Mesnes Health Centre Poolstock Lane Wigan WN3 5HL

    T1 Sycamore - Crown lift to provide a 3m clearance over the private gardens

    Submitted 27 Jul 2026 Trees
  • A/26/101292/SO Awaiting decision

    Development Land East Of Gibfield Park Way And North Of Wigan Road Atherton

    Request for scoping opinion

    Submitted 27 Jul 2026 Outline
  • A/26/101283/WTTPO Awaiting decision

    76A Moss Road Billinge Wigan WN5 7BS

    T1 maple. Partial failure at main unions. Requires removal. Request to not replant given existing tree cover

    Submitted 26 Jul 2026 Trees

Recent decisions

Data to July 2026

  • 20 Rockingham Drive Hindley Wigan WN2 3NF

    Certificate of lawful development for proposed single storey rear extension

    Decided 28 Jul 2026 Lawful development
  • A/26/100892/ADV Granted

    B&M Marus Bridge Retail Park Worthington Way Wigan WN3 6XA

    Installation of 1 internally illuminated fascia sign, 1 non-illuminated fascia sign, 4 poster frames and 1 set window vinyl signs together with the replacement of 1 internally illuminated fascia sign and 2 non-illuminated fascia signs

    Decided 27 Jul 2026 Advertising
  • A/26/101025/VAR Granted

    26 Cotswold Avenue Lowton Warrington WA3 1HW

    Variation of condition 2 of previously approved A/25/099884/HH to allow for amendments to the rear extension

    Decided 27 Jul 2026 Amendments
  • A/26/101210/CON Decided

    Site A North Of Worsley Mesnes Drive Site B South Of Worsley Mesnes Drive Site C South West Of Worsley Mesnes Drive Site D South Of Mesnes Avenue Site E North East Of Mesnes Avenue Worsley Mesnes Wigan

    Condition Discharge application to PART discharge Condition No.45 (Contamination) and Condition No.46 (Remediation Strategy) garden validation for plots 21 & 22 for parcel B & further information regarding the garden calidation for plot 100 & 101 for parcel C in respect of approved application A/21/93043/MAJOR

    Decided 27 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • A/26/100697/CON Decided

    Public Open Space West Of 46 Yates Street Leigh

    Condition Discharge application to discharge Informative Condition No.4 (Biodiversity Gain Plan) in respect of approved application A/24/97608/LA

    Decided 24 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • Garage Site The Avenue Leigh

    To erect a garage on an existing concrete slab

    Decided 24 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • A/26/100966/CON Decided

    Land East Of 112 Heath Road Heath Road Ashton-In-Makerfield WN4 9ET

    Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.4 (Finished Floor Levels) in respect of approved application A/24/97802/RMMAJ

    Decided 24 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • 155 Crawford Avenue Tyldesley Manchester M29 8LS

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed porch to front, rear dormer and Juliette balcony following removal of chimney

    Decided 24 Jul 2026 Lawful development
  • Leigh Market Hall Spinning Gate Leigh WN7 4PG

    External alterations including new full height entrance following demolition of the existing porch entrance structure on Gas Street, replacement roof with PV panels and roof mounted plant and equipment; installation of replacement automated service yard shutter doors; new openings in external elevations to accommodate air vents / mechanical installations; replacement of existing gates / vehicle barrier; and provision of external cycle parking stands

    Decided 24 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • A/26/101095/CON Decided

    Land North Of Mosley Common South Of The Guided Busway Worsley

    Condition Discharge application to PART discharge Condition No.3 (Photovoltaic Panels for Plots 1-13, 18-42, 45-50, 53-67, 70-96, 201-213 and 216-219) and to FULLY discharge Condition No.8 (Ecological Enhancements) in respect of approved application A/25/099409/RMMAJ

    Decided 24 Jul 2026 Conditions

The full record

Decisions between 1979 and 2026

PlanIndex holds 491 decisions from Wigan between 1979 and 2026, part of 907 applications on record. Over that period 86% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 322 granted against 53 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 462 applications recorded.

The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.

From the archive

Earliest records shown in full

  • A/79/14231/HH Granted

    13 Broughton Avenue Lowton Warrington WA3 2PU

    Dining room extension

    Decided 6 Dec 1979 Householder
  • A/20/89621/FULL Refused

    50 Shevington Moor Standish Wigan WN6 0SA

    Erection of detached bungalow within the rear garden of 50 Shevington Moor, access to be taken off Ashurst Road.

    Decided 23 Jun 2021 Full applications
  • A/21/91752/PDE Granted

    1 Birchfield Avenue Atherton Manchester M46 0HR

    Single storey to rear with a projection of 5m, height to top of roof lantern of 3.2m

    Decided 13 Jul 2021 Outline
  • A/21/91730/PDE Granted

    161 Warrington Road Leigh WN7 3XD

    Single storey to rear with a projection of 3.25m, height to ridge of 3.5m and height to eaves of 2.3m

    Decided 13 Jul 2021 Outline
  • A/21/91609/CON Decided

    41 Andover Crescent Winstanley Wigan WN3 6HP

    Condition Discharge application to discharge condition no.3 in respect of application A/20/88731/HH

    Decided 13 Jul 2021 Conditions
  • A/21/91625/HH Granted

    90 Chorley Road Standish WN1 2SX

    To extend dwellinghouse - increase in ridge height, two storey extension to the rear and single storey to side

    Decided 13 Jul 2021 Householder
  • A/21/91430/RET Granted

    EDES Limited 55 Bridgewater Road Worsley Manchester M28 1AD

    To retain shipping container for storage of materials

    Decided 13 Jul 2021 Amendments
  • A/21/91700/NMAS Granted

    Land Between 84 And 76-78 Almond Brook Road Standish Wigan WN6 0TA

    Working Amendment application for previously approved application A/20/89561/LA - The full height windows at ground floor on the rear elevation are to be replaced with half height windows as indicated on the proposed elevations. Air source heat pump units are to be installed beneath cill level to supply each of the 4no. apartments. The air source heat pump installation will comply with the Microgeneration Certification Scheme Planning Standards (MCS 020); the volume of the outdoor compressor unit will be below 0.6 cubic metres and all parts of the unit will be sited more than 1m from the boundary.

    Decided 14 Jul 2021 Amendments
  • A/21/91740/PDE Withdrawn

    12 Linden Avenue Atherton Manchester M46 0LU

    Single storey rear extension projecting 3.55 metres, height to eaves 2.3 metres and height to ridge 3.5 metres

    Decided 14 Jul 2021 Outline
  • A/21/91575/FULL Granted

    Golborne Parkside Sports And Community Club Rivington Avenue Lowton Warrington WA3 3HG

    To site new storage container, replacing current container

    Decided 14 Jul 2021 Full applications

Decision speed

12 months to July 2026, where both dates are published

  1. Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 58 37%
  2. 8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 56 35%
  3. Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 44 28%

Common questions

How many planning applications does Wigan decide?

In the 12 months to July 2026, Wigan decided 158 planning applications. 85% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

How long does a planning decision take in Wigan?

The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 70 days over the 12 months to July 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.

How many Wigan decisions arrive within the eight week target?

Of the 158 decisions in the 12 months to July 2026 where both dates are published, 37% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 72% within thirteen weeks.

How many planning applications has Wigan decided in total?

PlanIndex holds 491 decisions from Wigan between 1979 and 2026, out of 907 applications on record. Across that whole period 86% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

When is planning activity busiest in Wigan?

June 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to July 2026, with 112 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.

How do I find a planning application by its reference number?

Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.

Cite these figures

Wigan: 907 planning applications on record as of July 2026. Trailing 12 months: 158 decided, 85% approved, median 70 days to a decision. 531 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 1979 and 2026: 491 in total, 86% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.