Borsdane Farm Jacks Lane Bolton BL5 2DL

1. 4 Dec 2025

   Received by Wigan

2. 28 Jan 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 29 April 2026, 13 weeks from validation under the statutory target. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

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• Borsdane Farm Jacks Lane Bolton BL5 2DL

  21047/25 Submitted 16 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  80% historically approved · decision due ~30 Mar

  ERECTION OF 2 NO. AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS TO FORM A NEW DAIRY FARMING UNIT WITH ASSOCIATED FEED HOPPER AND WATER TANK. AN ANAEROBIC DIGESTER TANK AND DIGESTATE STORAGE TANK AND SLURRY TANK TOGETHER WITH ASSOCIATED BUILDING TO ACCOMMODATE ANAEROBIC DIGESTER EQUIPMENT AND A NEW ATTENUATION POND

  Awaiting decision Full applications 44 docs

• High Barn Overbridge (WBS2/18) Near Crows Nest Junction Hindley Wigan WN2 4GR

  A/23/95124/18PDA Submitted 15 Feb 2023 0.3 miles away

  Prior approval for proposed works to raise High Barn overbridge by 270mm

  Granted Prior approval 6 docs

• A/25/100127/FULL Granted

  Chamberlains Farm Crow Orchard Road Standish Wigan WN6 8RP

  Creation of a menage in an existing equestrian grazing paddock

  Received 4 Dec, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Full applications
• A/26/100304/FULL Granted

  Douglas Valley Breakers Bradley Lane Standish Wigan WN6 0YR

  Change of use from vehicle breakers yard (sui generis use) to gym (Use Class E(d)) together with extension of existing upper floor and installation of mezzanine level (retrospective)

  Received 13 Jan, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Full applications
• A/26/101281/FULL Refused

  188 Leigh Road Leigh WN7 1SH

  Change of use from a single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) into a 5 bed HMO (Use Class C4) (Retrospective application)

  Received 27 Jul, published by the council 15 Sep 2026 Full applications
• A/26/101395/FULL Refused

  18 Greenfields Crescent Ashton-in-Makerfield Wigan WN4 8QZ

  Change of use of land to incorporate 1.8 metre high boundary fence to front and side as part of garden, together with, two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and external alterations to fenestration

  Received 18 Aug, published by the council 14 Sep 2026 Full applications
• A/26/101008/FULL Refused

  2 Mabel Street Wigan WN5 9EJ

  Change of use from a 4 bed dwelling house (Use Class C3) into a 4 bed HMO for 4 occupants (Use Class C4) and installation of permanent vehicle crossing

  Received 2 Jun, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Full applications