Unit 4 Automation House Newton Road Lowton Warrington WA3 2AP

1. 19 Jan 2026

   Received by Wigan

2. 23 Feb 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 20 April 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.

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• 33 Carr Lane Lowton Warrington WA3 1AF

  A/25/100120/FULL Submitted 3 Dec 2025 150 yards away

  80% historically approved · decision due ~12 Feb

  Change of use from single dwelling (use Class C3) to a childrens residential home for up to 3 children (Use Class C2) together with installation of new driveway

  Awaiting decision Full applications 11 docs
  Domestic

• Site Located On The Southern Corner Of The Junction Between Newton Road And Pocket Nook Lane Lowton

  A/21/91939/ADV Submitted 28 Jun 2021 150 yards away

  To display free standing advertisement board

  Granted Advertising 7 docs

• Carr Lane Farm Carr Lane Lowton WA3 1AQ

  A/21/91417/FULL Submitted 21 Apr 2021 200 yards away

  Erection of detached dwelling following demolition of existing dwelling

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Demolition 21 docs
  Domestic

• Land To Rear Of 190 Newton Road Lowton Warrington WA3 2AL

  A/25/098377/OUT Submitted 2 Jan 2025 200 yards away

  Outline Application (residential develoment) for the erection of up to 2no. dwellings, following the removal of the existing caravan (All matters reserved)

  Granted Outline 16 docs
  Several homes

• 4 Green Lawns Close Lowton Warrington WA3 2US

  A/26/101178/WTTPO Submitted 3 Jul 2026 250 yards away

  T1 (Lime) Fell due to located within close proximity to property and in rear garden therefore not to effect to street amenity, large tree in confined space. Re-planting suggested with a more suitable and fitting species.

  Refused Trees 2 docs

• 16 Green Lawns Close Lowton Warrington WA3 2US

  A/26/101379/WTTPO Submitted 14 Aug 2026 250 yards away

  T1 Lime Crown reduction by up to 3-4 metres

  Granted Trees

• 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