147 Soughers Lane Ashton-In-Makerfield Wigan WN4 0JT

1. 24 Jun 2021

   Received by Wigan

2. 16 Aug 2021

   Decision issued: Granted LUC Proposed Use or Development

3. 15 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Wigan granted permission on 16 August 2021, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 56 Sunnyside Road Ashton-In-Makerfield Wigan WN4 0LB

  A/21/91332/HH Submitted 1 Apr 2021 50 yards away

  To extend dwellinghouse, roof alterations comprising hip to gable conversion and dormer to rear

  Refused Householder Loft or dormer Roofing 11 docs
  Domestic

• 1 Chimes Road Ashton-In-Makerfield Wigan WN4 0LA

  A/23/95178/HH Submitted 28 Feb 2023 100 yards away

  To extend bungalow with a dormer to rear

  Granted Householder Loft or dormer 7 docs
  Domestic

• Sherman And Young Timber The Woodyard Soughers Lane Ashton-in-makerfield Wigan WN4 0JX

  A/24/98089/FULL Submitted 25 Oct 2024 150 yards away

  Erection of a timber storage building and office extension, along with formation of ecogrid surface and second access onto Soughers Lane

  Granted Full applications Extension 27 docs

• 101 Soughers Lane Ashton-In-Makerfield Wigan WN4 0JT

  A/23/94939/HH Submitted 12 Jan 2023 150 yards away

  To extend dwellinghouse single storey to rear

  Granted Householder 3 docs
  Small domestic

• 111 Soughers Lane Ashton-in-Makerfield Wigan WN4 0JT

  A/26/101544/LUCP Submitted 17 Sep 2026 150 yards away

  69% historically approved · decision due ~12 Nov

  Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed hip to gable roof alteration to facilitate loft conversion with dormer to rear

  Awaiting decision Lawful development Loft or dormer 5 docs

• 159 - 163 Downall Green Road Ashton-In-Makerfield Wigan WN4 0DW

  A/21/90999/MAJOR Submitted 26 Feb 2021 200 yards away

  Change of use and extension of former labour club to 10 flats, external alterations and associated infrastructure (amendment to planning permission A/15/80412/MAJOR). Works commenced in line with permission A/15/80412/MAJOR

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Extension 15 docs
  Major scheme

• A/26/101544/LUCP Awaiting decision

  111 Soughers Lane Ashton-in-Makerfield Wigan WN4 0JT

  Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed hip to gable roof alteration to facilitate loft conversion with dormer to rear

  Received 17 Sep, published by the council 10 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• A/26/101485/LUCP Awaiting decision

  Flat Above 170 Scholes Wigan WN1 3QD

  Certificate of lawful development for proposed change of use from a dwelling (Use Class C3) to a childrens residential home for up to 3 child (Use Class C2)

  Received 4 Sep, published by the council 29 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 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

  Received 25 Aug, published by the council 3 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• A/26/100884/LUCP Refused

  55 Springfield Road Wigan WN6 7RA

  Certificate of lawful development for a proposed change of use from a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a children's residential home (Use Class C2) for one child together with associated external alterations to fenestration

  Received 8 May, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• A/26/101199/LUCE Awaiting decision

  1 - 7 St John Street Wigan WN5 0DT

  Certificate of lawful development to confirm that the 4 properties (one block of 4 terraced properties) were converted to (Use Class C4) houses in multiple occupation for up to 5 occupants in each property prior to the introduction of the Article 4 Direction area

  Received 8 Jul, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Lawful development