Driving Test Centre 5 Gibfield Park Avenue Gibfield Park Atherton Manchester M46 0SU

1. 11 Feb 2026

   Received by Wigan

2. 9 Mar 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 4 Jun 2026

   Decision issued: Approved with Conditions

4. 24 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• Kane International 39 Gibfield Park Avenue Gibfield Park Atherton Manchester M46 0SY

  A/22/94587/ADV Submitted 20 Oct 2022 97m away

  Installation of two internally illuminated fascia signs

  Granted Advertising 7 docs

• Driving Test Centre 5 Gibfield Park Avenue Gibfield Park Atherton Manchester M46 0SU

  A/26/100974/MAJOR Submitted 28 May 2026 115m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~25 Aug

  Installation of roof mounted solar panels and 2 EV charging points

  Decided

• 18 Field Hurst Croft Atherton Manchester M46 0TY

  A/24/97240/HH Submitted 3 May 2024 131m away

  Two storey side extension together with additional window at first floor to rear

  Granted Householder Extension Windows or glazing 6 docs
  Domestic

• Vacant Land Railway Street Atherton

  A/26/100381/CON Submitted 2 Feb 2026 235m away

  Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.7 (Drainage Strategy) in respect of approved application A/23/96564/FULL

  Decided Conditions 7 docs

• 15 Alchemy Close Atherton Manchester M46 0TS

  A/23/95040/HH Submitted 2 Feb 2023 260m away

  To extend dwellinghouse, single storey to rear together with garage conversion

  Granted Householder 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 10 Alchemy Close Atherton Manchester M46 0TS

  A/24/97880/LUCP Submitted 16 Sep 2024 284m away

  Certificate of lawful development for a single storey to rear extension

  Granted Lawful development Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• A/26/100480/FULL Refused

  65B Church Street Standish Wigan WN6 0JT

  Erection of a two storey/single storey building to be used as a drinking establishment (Sui Generis), with external works, following demolition of existing pharmacy building and one garage

  19 Feb 2026 Full applications
• A/26/101398/FULL Awaiting decision

  Land At 287 Chaddock Lane Worsley Manchester M28 1DU

  Change of use of land, siting of 2 timber clad containers and erection of wooden chalet to be used as café/food outlet (Use Class E) together with associated parking area, 2.4m high gates and new access from Chaddock Lane

  20 Aug 2026 Full applications
• A/25/099404/FULL Granted

  Methodist Church 32B Wigan Road Leigh WN7 5AH

  Creation of new internal first floor level and associated internal and external alterations to include replacement windows and refurbishment of existing, installation of new glazed doors with shutters thereto

  24 Jul 2025 Full applications
• A/26/100661/FULL Granted

  31 Wigan Lane Wigan WN1 1XR

  Change of use of first and second floors from residential (Use Class C3) to office accommodation (Use Class E), retaining aesthetics clinic (Use Class E) at ground floor

  23 Mar 2026 Full applications
• A/26/100267/FULL Granted

  Carpet Wizard 436 Ormskirk Road Wigan WN5 9DF

  New openings at ground and first floor to front and sides, canopy to front and render to all elevations

  5 Jan 2026 Full applications