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Wigan planning applications
2,502 applications. 87% approved. 77 days to decide.
As of September 2026, PlanIndex holds 2,502 planning applications from Wigan. 491 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 87% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Wigan takes a median of 77 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.
All applications
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A/26/101541/CON Awaiting decision
Land To The East Of Frith Street Wigan WN5 0UW
Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.27 (T&EMP) and Condition No.32 (Solar Panels) in respect of approved application A/25/099380/MAJOR
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A/26/101539/CON Awaiting decision
Eckersley Mill Complex Swan Meadow Road Wigan
Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.9 (CT&EMP) Resubmittal of documentation in relation to condition 9 following decision notice in respect of approved application A/23/95983/MAJES
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A/26/101542/NLA Awaiting decision
Land To The South Of Leyland Green Road Leyland Green Road Ashton In Makerfield St Helens
Conversion and rebuild of agricultural buildings to form one dwellinghouse with parking and landscaping, and associated engineering works
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A/26/101521/CON Awaiting decision
The Galleries Wigan WN1 1AR
Condition Discharge application to PART discharge Condition No.39 (Extraction and Filtration of Cooking Odours - In Relation To Hotel Element Only) in respect of approved application A/25/099781/VARMAJ
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A/26/101526/CON Awaiting decision
Land North Of Mosley Common North Of The Guided Busway Tyldesley
Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.24 - Phases 2, 4, 5 and 6 (Public Wayfinding Signage) in respect of approved application A/25/098937/VARMAJ
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A/26/101533/NMAS Awaiting decision
5 Berryfold Way Tyldesley Manchester M29 7PT
Non-Material Amendment application for previously approved application A/26/100604/HH - Slight amend to the current approved design to reduce number of bricks required
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A/26/101511/CON Awaiting decision
St Thomas Church Of England Primary School Clarence Street And Playing Fields Hawkhurst Street Leigh WN7 2BP
Condition Discharge application to PART discharge Condition No.10 (Ecological Enhancements - for the site of the existing school to be demolished) and Condition No.18 (Landscape and Implementation Plans - for the site of the existing school to be demolished) and to FULLY discharge Condition No.12 (Cycle Storage - for the new school site) and Condition No.25 (Implementation of Plan for Landscape Works - for the site of the existing school to be demolished) in respect of approved application A/23/96040/MAJOR
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A/26/101502/WTTPO Awaiting decision
Johnsons Farm Kenyon Lane Lowton Warrington WA3 1LQ
T1 - Lime - Five Acres WA3 1LQ - Tree must be removed to near ground level and stumps treated to inhibit regrowth
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A/26/101525/CON Awaiting decision
Haigh Hall School Lane Haigh Wigan WN2 1PE
Condition Discharge application to PART discharge Condition No.6 (CEMP - Biodiversity Element Only) and Condition No.13 (Historic Building Record Project Design) and to FULLY discharge Condition No.7 (Invasive Species Management Plan) and Condition No. 20 (Bat and Bird Box Plan) in respect of approved application A/25/099945/MAJOR
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A/26/101503/NMAS Awaiting decision
St Thomas Church Of England Primary School Clarence Street And Playing Fields Hawkhurst Street Leigh WN7 2BP
Non-Material Amendment application for previously approved application A/23/96040/MAJOR - Updates to drawing references in Condition 2 - Approved Plan List
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A/26/101477/HH Awaiting decision
2 Ullswater Avenue Orrell Wigan WN5 8PF
Dormers to front, first floor rear extension, and single storey side extension following demolition of conservatory
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A/26/101479/PDE Awaiting decision
3 Queens Drive Golborne Warrington WA3 3JS
Single storey rear extension projecting 4 metres height to the eaves 3 metres and height to the top of the roof light 3.4 metres
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A/26/101481/CON Awaiting decision
Wigan And Leigh College Parsons Walk Building Parsons Walk Wigan WN1 1RR
Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.6 (Verification Report), Condition No.23 (Drainage Management and Maintenance), Condition No.27 (Odour Control) and Condition No.29 (Hours of Operation) in respect of approved application A/23/96251/MAJPSI
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A/26/101490/EIASCR Awaiting decision
Mossley Hall Farm Byrom Lane Lowton Warrington WA3 1BW
EIA screening opinion for a new integrated animal welfare, veterinary, rehabilitation and education campus
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A/26/101483/WTTCA Awaiting decision
Medical Electonics Department Royal Albert Edward Infirmary Wigan Lane Wigan
T1 Ash Tree to be removed due to ash die back and limb failure in the past T2 Ash Tree to be removed due to ash die back and limb failure in the past.
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A/26/101469/CON Awaiting decision
Land To West Of Shakerley Road Tyldesley
Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.12 (Gas Membrane Validation for Plots 32 and 33 and the Site Wide Validation Report) in respect of approved application A/23/95749/MAJOR
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A/26/101471/CON Awaiting decision
Willoughby Farm Meadow Pit Lane Haigh Wigan WN2 1LQ
Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.3 (Noise Barrier Details), Condition No.4 (Noise Management Plan), Condition No.8 (Traffic and Pedestrian Signage for the Car Park), Condition No.9 (Travel Plan), Condition No.10 (Ecological Enhancement Scheme) and Condition No.12 (Event Management Plan) in respect of approved application A/24/96753/RET
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A/26/101476/PDE Awaiting decision
13 Rostherne Avenue Lowton Warrington WA3 2QD
Single storey to rear extension with a projection of 4.49m, height to ridge of 3.67m and height to eaves of 2.27m
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A/26/101464/TREWRK Awaiting decision
The Mount 160 Orrell Road Orrell Wigan WN5 8HQ
G1 Ash Remove. G1 Sycamore Prune Sycamore clear of lamp column by 1.5 metres G2 Turkey Oak Remove hanging branch from over exit to car park G2 Sycamores Fell and remove Sycamore in group. G4 Sycamores Prune clear of building by 1.5 m. Remove suppressed Sycamore at corner of lower car park. Crown lift to 5 m above road to lower car park. G5 Sycamores Fell heavily ivy-covered Sycamore. Crown raise remaining to 5 m over car park.
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A/26/101453/HH Awaiting decision
1B Cambridge Road Orrell Wigan WN5 8PL
Single storey wrap around extension to side and rear
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A/26/101459/PDE Awaiting decision
32 Canaan Lowton Warrington WA3 1EG
Single storey rear extension projecting 4.225 metres, height to the eaves 2.4 metres and height to the ridge 3.7 metres
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A/26/101460/WTTPO Awaiting decision
35 Astley Hall Drive Tyldesley Manchester M29 7TX
T1 - Sycamore - Crown reduce by 1 - 1.5 meters - No more than 30% overall. Only removing secondary growth. Tree is leaning heavily over neighboring property. To lighten sail area and reduce wind loading. Sever and remove any ivy obscuring the base of the stem to aid future inspections. T2 - Ash - Fell to ground level. Tree is suffering from ash die back - fell to ground level before further decline makes tree more difficult and costly to work on.
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A/26/101458/WTTPO Awaiting decision
12 Castlemere Close Winstanley Wigan WN3 6NA
T1 (Oak) Fell due to large volume of cavities present with significant rot in the base of the tree.
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A/26/101461/WTTCA Awaiting decision
5 Brock Mill Lane Wigan WN1 2NZ
G1 (3 x Hornbeam) 2.5 metre lateral reduction on north side of crown to reduce encroachment onto property.
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A/26/101456/WTTPO Awaiting decision
31 Astley Hall Drive Tyldesley Manchester M29 7TX
G1 - 3 x Ash trees in rear garden. All with signs of ash die back - varying stages of the disease. All within target distance of properties and gardens. Fell all three trees to ground level before advanced stages of the disease make it more difficult and more costly to work on.
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A/26/101457/WTTPO Awaiting decision
St John Church Of England Atherton Road Hindley Green Wigan WN2 4SD
T1 (Ash) - Crown raise to clear ground by 5.2 metres and carry out a 2 metre lateral reduction on North side of crown. T2 (Sycamore) Prune to clear lamppost by 1.5 metres and crown raise to clear ground by 4 metres. T3 (Sycamore) Crown raise to clear ground by 4 metres and prune to clear church by 3 metres. T4 (Sycamore) Crown raise to clear ground by 3 metres and prune lateral branches to provide a minimum clearance of 2.5 metres from buildings. T5 (Ash) Crown raise to clear ground by 4 metres, Reduce to clear buildings by 2.5 metres and reduce west side of crown by 2 metres to reduce overhang. T6 (Sycamore) Reduce west side by 2 metres to reduce overhang/encroachment.
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A/26/101452/PIP Awaiting decision
Land Off Chiltern Close Ashton-in-makerfield
Permission in principle for the erection of one dwelling (Use Class C3) with associated access, car parking and landscaping
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A/26/101451/WTTPO Awaiting decision
Wingates House Wingates Road Wigan WN1 2SH
Oak tree T1 - Fell, tree with large proportion of missing back from historical damage (lightening?) Now has visible brackets of decay fungus and if it fails it will damage retaining wall and slide/reach house. Oak Tree T2 - Tree with large spreading limbs which are growing towards light and causing excessive shading on lawn - Crown raise to 6m over lawn and reduce longer laterals by 2m. Replanting has already been carried out with numerous trees over the last few years.
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A/26/101436/CON Awaiting decision
Development Land West Of Electrium Sales Ltd Hindley Green Business Park Leigh Road Hindley Green
Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.6 (Ground Contamination and Remediation), Condition No.9 (Coal Mining Activity), Condition No.17 (External Materials), Condition No.19 (Cycle Storage) and Condition No.22 (Travel Plan) in respect of approved application A/24/098197/MAJOR
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A/26/101438/PIP Awaiting decision
Land To The Rear Of 278-286 Billinge Road Wigan WN5 8DF
Permission in principle application for the construction of one dwelling
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A/26/101433/CON Awaiting decision
The Galleries Wigan WN1 1AR
Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.17 (Sectional and Elevational Details) and Condition No.40 (Noise) in relation to hotel element only in respect of approved application A/25/099781/VARMAJ
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A/26/101432/CON Awaiting decision
21 Rectory Lane Standish Wigan WN6 0XA
Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.5 (Above-Ground Construction Works) in respect of approved application A/26/100822/HH
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A/26/101439/PDE Awaiting decision
2 Belgrave Close Leigh WN7 3QR
Single storey rear extension projecting 3.86 metres, height to the eaves 2.59 metres and height to the ridge 3.45 metres following demolition of conservatory.
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A/26/101446/WTTPO Awaiting decision
41 Cranleigh Standish Wigan WN6 0EU
T1 Hawthorn Crown lift by 1 metre T2 Sycamore Crown lift by 1 metre
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A/26/101447/WTTPO Awaiting decision
Public Open Space Sexton Close Wigan
T1 Alder Fell, in poor condition with limited foliage. Plant replacement tree once stump ground out
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A/26/101429/MAJOR Awaiting decision
Leyland Farm Shudehill Road Worsley Manchester M28 1BD
Change of use of agricultural storage barn (The Calf Shed) (Sui Generis) to ancillary residential accommodation (Use Class C3) associated with the existing dwelling, mezzanine to unit 1 and alterations to fenestration of building
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A/26/101474/WTTPO Granted
Cricket Ground Standish Cricket Club Green Lane Standish
T1 Sycamore Remove due to presence of an included stem. Replacement plant with 4 No. Acer campestre (field maple)
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A/26/101475/WTTPO Awaiting decision
Heywood House Red Rock Lane Haigh Wigan WN1 2UW
T1 Sycamore Crown reduce by 1.5 metres on south side
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A/26/101430/CON Awaiting decision
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) and Condition No.7 (Gas Migration) in respect of approved application A/26/100421/VAR
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A/26/101480/WTTPO Awaiting decision
54 Lazenby Crescent Ashton-in-makerfield Wigan WN4 9NJ
T3 Silver Birch Crown reduction by 1 metre all round
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A/26/101423/LB Awaiting decision
Lock 10 Wigan Flight Leeds And Liverpool Canal Wigan
Listed building consent for the installation of a winding mechanism to aid the operation of the bottom or tail gates of lock 10, to include the installation of railings and removal of heel grips and disused winding drum
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A/26/101426/CON Awaiting decision
Land Off Firs Lane & Plank Lane Leigh
Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.6 (Landscaping and Play Areas) in respect of approved application A/24/97242/VARMAJ
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A/26/101424/WTTPO Awaiting decision
Highfield Sand Quarry Moss Lane Lowton
W1 ash , hawthorn , beech , sycamore tree line along the length of the boundary to the pub car park to be trimmed back by 2 metres to enable erection of a stock fence to deter commercial fly tipping from the car park
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A/26/101416/HH Awaiting decision
91 Billinge Road Wigan WN5 9JH
Single storey rear extension projecting to side
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A/26/101421/LUCE Awaiting decision
Dam House Astley Hall Drive Tyldesley Manchester M29 7TX
Certificate of lawful development for the continued use of two existing function rooms within Damhouse for community, recreational, social and private functions and activities
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A/26/101445/WTTPO Awaiting decision
Street Record Orchard Lane Leigh
T1 Beech 2-3 metre reduction to clear building G1 Holly Reduce overhanging branches and height reduction by 3 metre
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A/26/101418/CON Awaiting decision
The Galleries Wigan WN1 1AR
Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.51 (Wayfinding Signs) in respect of approved application A/25/099781/VARMAJ
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A/26/101404/LUCP Awaiting decision
103 Sherwood Drive Wigan WN5 9RA
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed change of use from a domestic dwelling to mixed use as a dwellinghouse (Use Class 3) and Nail Salon (Use Class E) following the erection of a single storey annexe in rear garden
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A/26/101411/VAR Awaiting decision
Marus Bridge Retail Park Worthington Way Wigan
Removal of condition 8 of previously approved A/26/100333/FULL to remove the Electric Vehicle Charging requirement
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A/26/101405/WTTPO Awaiting decision
5 Bembridge Court Winstanley Wigan WN3 6JX
T1 Norway maple fell and replace with 1 10-12 rowan. Tree planted too close to neighbouring property. Showing poorly planted with root girdling and shallow roots. G1 3 willow prune back by 2-3 metres to as close as possible to boundary to reduce encroachment over garden
Recent decisions
Data to September 2026
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A/26/100281/MAJOR Granted
Royal Albert Edward Infirmary Wigan Lane Wigan WN1 2NN
Installation of 3 separate roof mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on 3 buildings across the hospital site (Pharmacy, Cancer Care, and the CAU building) including guardrail system
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A/26/100463/FULL Refused
3 Maple Avenue Hindley Green Wigan WN2 4LS
Change of use from single dwelling (Use Class C3) to a childrens residential home for up to two children (Use Class C2) (Retrospective Application)
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A/26/100774/FULL Granted
169 Shevington Lane Shevington Wigan WN6 8AD
Erection of a new detached dormer bungalow, garage to front and outbuilding to rear, with landscaping, following demolition of existing bungalow and garage
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A/26/101197/LUCP Refused
1A Leader Street Wigan WN1 3JH
Certificate of Lawful Development for the proposed change of use of an existing dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a residential childrens home (Use Class C2) for up to 4 children
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A/26/101335/NMAS Granted
Vacant Land To The Rear Of 104 Prescott Street Wigan WN6 7DD
Non-Material Amendment application for previously approved application A/25/100034/FULL - Minor alterations to the approved elevations, comprising changes to glazing widths and heights, reduced roller shutter door opening widths, and a revised brick feature panel design. Slight relocation of the approved bin store.
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A/26/101285/CON Decided
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
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A/26/101010/HH Granted
277 St Helens Road Leigh WN7 3PA
Part single storey, part two storey side extension together with external alterations to fenestration
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A/25/099989/CON Decided
Old Zoo Site Haigh Woodland Park School Lane Haigh
Condition Discharge application to DISCHARGE Condition no.12 (Bat Roosting) in respect of approved application A/24/96773/LA
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A/26/100678/CON Decided
Land North Of Mosley Common South Of The Guided Busway Worsley
Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.5 (CEMP) in respect of approved application A/23/95155/OUTMES
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A/26/100772/FULL Granted
5 Kilshaw Court Kilshaw Street Pemberton Wigan WN5 8EA
Construction of a new external hard standing area for external material storage
The full record
Decisions between 1979 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 2,019 decisions from Wigan between 1979 and 2026, part of 2,502 applications on record. Over that period 88% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 1,367 granted against 193 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 787 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
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A/79/14231/HH Granted
13 Broughton Avenue Lowton Warrington WA3 2PU
Dining room extension
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A/05/65351 Granted
16 Kingsway Ince Wigan WN2 2BX
To extend dwellinghouse, two storey extension to rear.
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A/05/65339 Granted
41 Coronation Drive Leigh Wigan WN7 2UR
To extend dwellinghouse two storey to side, conservatory to rear
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A/05/65345 Granted
116 Manchester Road Astley Tyldesley Manchester M29 7EJ
To extend dwellinghouse, garage to side.
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A/05/65332 Granted
Rear Of 34 Mort Street Beech Hill Wigan WN6 7AU
To use commercial workshop as residential accommodation
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A/05/65350 Refused
3 Cleworth Close Tyldesley Manchester M29 7QW
To extend dwellinghouse, single storey to side along with dormers to front and rear.
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A/07/68078 Granted
16 Rivington Avenue Lowton Warrington WA3 3HG
To extend dwellinghouse, part two storey, part single storey to rear.
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NLA/10/00047 Granted
Burgess Farm Hilton Lane Worsley M28 3TL
Outline application including means of access for the erection of 350 houses a nature park and areas of public open space together with associated access highway infrastructure works, recreational ecological works and landscaping.
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A/15/80907/NLA Granted
Burgess Farm Hilton Lane Worsley M28 3TL
Details of reserved matters application for appearance, landscaping, layout and scale for erection of 179 no, 2,3 and 4 bedroom residential dwellings including provision of 35 no affordable dwellings pursuant to outline planning permission 10/58745/OUTEIAf
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NLA/14/00088 Granted
Burgess Farm Hilton Lnae Worsley M28 3TL
Details of reserved matters for appearance, landscaping, layout and scale in relation to the erection of 146 dwellings pursuant to outline planning permission 10/58745/OUTEIA.
Decision speed
12 months to September 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 138 28%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 178 36%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 175 36%
Planning agents in Wigan
The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.
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PAB Architects Ltd 86% granted overall 22
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Zerum Ltd 95% granted overall 11
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Paul Butler Associates Ltd 95% granted overall 9
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Macmarshalls Ltd 78% granted overall 9
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Peter Dickinson Architects Ltd 89% granted overall 9
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Jason Linnane & Associates Ltd 93% granted overall 9
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BPD Architecture 93% granted overall 8
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Melrose Designs 82% granted overall 8
Browse by ward
Applications by ward in Wigan
- Abram 76
- Ashton 38
- Ashton In Makerfield South 56
- Aspull New Springs Whelley 133
- Astley 70
- Astley Mosley Common 72
- Atherleigh 25
- Atherton 46
- Atherton North 44
- Atherton South And Lilford 35
- Bryn 47
- Bryn With Ashton In Makerfield North 35
- Douglas 98
- Golborne And Lowton West 71
- Hindley 68
- Hindley Green 57
- Ince 74
- Leigh Central And Higher Folds 67
- Leigh East 36
- Leigh South 102
- Leigh West 92
- Lowton East 116
- Orrell 106
- Pemberton 82
- Shevington With Lower Ground 44
- Shevington With Lower Ground And Moor 47
- Standish With Langtree 130
- Tyldesley 60
- Tyldesley And Mosley Common 81
- Wigan Central 228
- Wigan West 60
- Winstanley 81
- Worsley Mesnes 85
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Common questions
How many planning applications does Wigan decide?
In the 12 months to September 2026, Wigan decided 491 planning applications. 87% 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 77 days over the 12 months to September 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Wigan decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 491 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 where both dates are published, 28% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 64% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Wigan decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 2019 decisions from Wigan between 1979 and 2026, out of 2,502 applications on record. Across that whole period 88% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Wigan?
June 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to September 2026, with 132 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.
Where can I see the full documents for an application?
Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on Wigan's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.
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Wigan: 2,502 planning applications on record as of September 2026. Trailing 12 months: 491 decided, 87% approved, median 77 days to a decision. 868 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 1979 and 2026: 2,019 in total, 88% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.