The Whitesmiths Arms 86 - 88 Standishgate Wigan WN1 1XA

This site has had 2 applications since 2022: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• A/22/94486/LBC Granted

  The Whitesmiths Arms 86 - 88 Standishgate Wigan WN1 1XA

  Listed Building Consent for the conversion of first and second floor flats into 5 studio flats, with the retention of restaurant at ground floor and internal and external alterations

  Decided 17 Apr 2023 Heritage and listed buildings

1. 30 Sep 2022

   Received by Wigan

2. 6 Jan 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 17 Apr 2023

   Decision issued: Approved with Conditions

4. 15 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Wigan granted permission on 17 April 2023, 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 full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• The Whitesmiths Arms 86 - 88 Standishgate Wigan WN1 1XA

  A/22/94486/LBC Submitted 3 Oct 2022 50 yards away

  Listed Building Consent for the conversion of first and second floor flats into 5 studio flats, with the retention of restaurant at ground floor and internal and external alterations

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings New dwelling 11 docs

• Buckingham Row Brick Kiln Lane Wigan WN1 1XX

  A/24/97792/FULL Submitted 27 Aug 2024 50 yards away

  Replacement of existing timber frame sash windows with new UPVC sash windows to all elevations

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 8 docs

• 96 Standishgate Wigan WN1 1XA

  A/21/90972/CU Submitted 23 Feb 2021 50 yards away

  Change of use from former computer shop (Use Class E (a) to restaurant and bar (Sui Generis) at ground floor, creation of 2 no. apartments at first and second floor, together with associated elevation changes to include alterations to existing window arrangements, new windows to the side and rear elevation, increase to parapet wall detail and single storey extension to replace the existing extension

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Extension +1 13 docs
  Several homes

• Land Adjacent Worsley Terrace Gateway House Standishgate Wigan WN1 1AE

  A/26/101431/PDMA Submitted 27 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~11 Nov

  Prior notification for change of use from offices to residential (Use Class C3) forming 2 apartments

  Awaiting decision New dwelling 8 docs
  Several homes

• Gateway House Standishgate Wigan WN1 1AE

  A/21/91263/PDO Submitted 1 Apr 2021 100 yards away

  Prior notification for change of use from offices to dwellings to create 8 apartments together with creation of 8 parking bays to front

  Granted Outline New dwelling 19 docs
  Several homes

• First And Second Floors Of 53 & 53A Standishgate Wigan WN1 1UP

  A/26/101139/FULL Submitted 29 Jun 2026 100 yards away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~2 Oct

  Change of use of first and second floors to one self-contained dwelling (Use Class C3) together with alterations to fenestration (Retrospective application)

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 18 docs
  Domestic

• A/25/098671/FULL Granted

  19 Sefton Road Wigan WN3 6QU

  Change of use to create 1 dwelling and 2 flats (Use Class C3) together with dormers to rear, replacement windows and external render to all elevations

  Received 27 Feb, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Full applications
• A/26/101007/FULL Granted

  23 Wenlock Road Leigh WN7 3LN

  Erection of detached dwelling with associated parking, landscaping and extension to existing driveway following demolition of existing dwelling and garage

  Received 2 Jun, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Full applications
• A/26/101122/FULL Granted

  162 - 164 Manchester Road Ince Wigan WN2 2EA

  Subdivision of existing retail unit (Use Class E) to create two retail units at ground floor (Use Class E) and one retail unit at first floor (Use Class E) together with new shop fronts, installation of new window openings at first floor to rear and new entrance to rear. Retrospective application

  Received 25 Jun, published by the council 24 Aug 2026 Full applications
• A/22/93798/FULL Granted

  The New Fleece Hotel 9 - 11 Warrington Road Ashton-In-Makerfield Wigan WN4 9PL

  Two storey rear extension to create 2 residential apartments comprising a 1 bed studio and a 1 x 3 bedroom unit, together with rooflights to front elevation

  Received 24 May, published by the council 16 Oct 2026 Full applications
• A/26/101324/FULL Granted

  28 Moor Road Orrell Wigan WN5 8SA

  Change of use from a domestic dwelling to mixed use as a dwellinghouse (Use Class 3) and Nail and Lash Salon (Use Class E) following the erection of a single storey annexe in rear garden (Retrospective application)

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 4 Sep 2026 Full applications