Land Adjacent To Hingemakers Arms 34 Heath Road Ashton-in-makerfield Wigan WN4 9DY

1. 10 Feb 2026

   Received by Wigan

2. 27 Mar 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 18 Sep 2026

   Decision issued: Approved with Conditions

5. 18 Sep 2026

   Status changed to Decided

   Previously Awaiting decision.

Wigan granted permission on 18 September 2026, 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.

• 43 - 45 Gerard Street Ashton-in-Makerfield Wigan WN4 9AG

  A/24/98153/FULL Submitted 11 Nov 2024 100 yards away

  Installation of timber shop fronts and fascias, reinstatement of pilaster, and timber framed sash windows to first floor together with associated external alterations following removal of redundant fixings

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 10 docs

• 25A Gerard Street Ashton-in-makerfield Wigan WN4 9AN

  A/26/101593/ADV Submitted 30 Sep 2026 100 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~21 Dec

  To display one internally illuminated fascia sign and one internally illuminated projecting sign, together with manifestation to glazing

  Awaiting decision Advertising Windows or glazing

• 25A Gerard Street Ashton-in-makerfield Wigan WN4 9AN

  A/26/101592/FULL Submitted 30 Sep 2026 100 yards away

  80% historically approved · decision due ~21 Dec

  Installation of new shop door, refurbishment of existing shopfront and installation of air conditioning units at rear

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing

• 65 Gerard Street Ashton-in-makerfield Wigan WN4 9AG

  A/26/100669/FULL Submitted 24 Mar 2026 100 yards away

  Conversion of vacant bank (Use Class E(c)) into 3 apartments (Use Class C3) on the first and second floors only, together with installation of roof light

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Loft or dormer 19 docs
  Several homes

• Ashton Thai Spa 73 Gerard Street Ashton-in-makerfield Wigan WN4 9AG

  A/24/98152/FULL Submitted 11 Nov 2024 150 yards away

  Installation of timber shop front and fascia together with associated external alterations and general repair works

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 10 docs

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

  A/23/95755/CON Submitted 23 Jun 2023 200 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~25 Aug

  Condtion Discharge Application to discharge condition No's : 3 (Ground Investigantion) , 4 (Drainage), 5 (Materials) in respect of Application A/20/88732/MAJOR.

  Awaiting decision Conditions 18 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