The Whitesmiths Arms 86 - 88 Standishgate Wigan WN1 1XA

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

• A/22/94481/CU Granted

  The Whitesmiths Arms 86 - 88 Standishgate Wigan WN1 1XA

  Conversion of first and second floor flats into 5 studio flats, with the retention of restaurant at ground floor and external alterations

  Decided 17 Apr 2023 Full applications

1. 3 Oct 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.

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

  A/22/94481/CU Submitted 30 Sep 2022 50 yards away

  Conversion of first and second floor flats into 5 studio flats, with the retention of restaurant at ground floor and external alterations

  Granted Full applications New dwelling 15 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/26/101344/LB Granted

  Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church Tyldesley Road Atherton Manchester M46 9AP

  Listed Building consent to remove the existing marble altar

  Received 6 Aug, published by the council 4 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• A/26/100260/LB Granted

  109 Shevington Moor Standish Wigan WN6 0SE

  Listed building consent for change of use of residential property to childrens day nursery (Use Class E(f)) including demolition and removal of existing blockwork staircase to basement, brick chimney and flat roof porch on the northern (rear) facade; removal of dilapidated steel structure on the (southern) front façade; erection of a replacement flat roof porch to rear (northern), first floor terrace with obscure glazing and metal staircase on the northwestern side; demolition and removal of concrete areas to the eastern (rear) and eastern (side) garden areas; removal of the northern (rear) outbuilding/garage on the eastern side and planters to the front; and layout 9 car parking spaces

  Received 5 Jan, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• A/26/100714/LB Granted

  Nationwide 32 - 34 Market Place Wigan WN1 1NR

  Listed Building consent for installation of internally LED lit defibrillator and bleed kit cabinets to front elevation

  Received 1 Apr, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• A/26/101311/LB Awaiting decision

  1-7 Upper Dicconson Street & 29-33 Dicconson Street Wigan WN1 2AD

  Listed Building consent for the installation of internal wall insulation and associated internal wall finish

  Received 29 Jul, published by the council 21 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• A/26/101207/LB Awaiting decision

  Trencherfield Mill Heritage Way Wigan WN3 4DU

  Listed building consent for the removal and replacement of cladding to external and atrium walls and associated works for the purposes of meeting current fire safety regulations/cladding remediation

  Received 9 Jul, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings