173 Wigan Lane Wigan WN1 2NH

1. 29 Oct 2025

   Received by Wigan

2. 21 Nov 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 16 January 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Wigan took a median of 78 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Wigan for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Wigan decided householder applications in a median of 79 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 6 Kingsmede Wigan WN1 2NL

  A/19/88115/HH Submitted 7 Nov 2019 50 yards away

  To extend dwellinghouse two storey to side, first floor over existing garage together with alterations to roof and enlargement of existing utility room window.

  Withdrawn Householder Windows or glazing 11 docs
  Domestic

• Royal Albert Edward Infirmary Wigan Lane Wigan WN1 2NN

  A/26/100281/MAJOR Submitted 6 Jan 2026 100 yards away

  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

  Granted 32 docs

• Royal Albert Edward Infirmary Wigan Lane Wigan WN1 2NN

  A/24/97988/VAR Submitted 30 Sep 2024 150 yards away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~1 Jan

  To vary conditions 2, 3 & 4 of Listed Building Consent A/23/95848/LB - to allow changes to approved materials and windows

  Awaiting decision Amendments Windows or glazing 9 docs

• Royal Albert Edward Infirmary Wigan Lane Wigan WN1 2NN

  A/24/97943/VARMAJ Submitted 30 Sep 2024 150 yards away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~5 Feb

  To vary conditions 2, 3 and 4 of Planning Permission A/23/95751/MAJOR - to allow changes to approved materials and windows

  Awaiting decision Amendments Windows or glazing 8 docs
  Major scheme

• Car Park B Royal Albert Edward Infirmary Wigan Lane Wigan

  A/24/97793/MAJOR Submitted 27 Aug 2024 150 yards away

  Creation of 43 additional car parking spaces

  Granted Full applications 27 docs
  Major scheme

• Haigh Woodland Park Lodge And Gates Wigan Lane Wigan

  A/24/97924/CON Submitted 23 Sep 2024 200 yards away

  Condition Discharge application to discharge conditions 4 (Plant & Machinery: Acoustic/Sound Statement ) and 6 (CEMP) in respect of previously approved application : A/22/93526/LA

  Decided Conditions 6 docs

• A/26/101394/HH Granted

  12 Fleming Court Shevington Wigan WN6 8GG

  Three dormers to rear roof slope

  Received 18 Aug, published by the council 11 Sep 2026 Householder
• A/26/101397/HH Granted

  61 Malvern Crescent Ince Wigan WN3 4QA

  Single storey rear extension linking to existing extension

  Received 19 Aug, published by the council 5 Oct 2026 Householder
• A/26/101477/HH Refused

  2 Ullswater Avenue Orrell Wigan WN5 8PF

  Hip to gable roof alteration together with dormers to front, first floor rear extension, and single storey side extension following demolition of conservatory

  Received 4 Sep, published by the council 9 Sep 2026 Householder
• A/26/101282/HH Granted

  217 St Helens Road Leigh WN7 3UB

  Porch and canopy to front, part single storey/part two storey side/rear extension and alterations to fenestration following demolition of garage

  Received 27 Jul, published by the council 11 Aug 2026 Householder
• A/26/101305/HH Granted

  30 Broadwell Drive Leigh WN7 3NE

  First floor to side together with single storey extension to rear

  Received 28 Jul, published by the council 18 Aug 2026 Householder