St Thomas's Vicarage 18 Warrington Road Ashton-in-makerfield Wigan WN4 9PL

1. 31 Mar 2026

   Received by Wigan

2. 12 May 2026

   Decision issued: Approved with Conditions

3. 24 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Wigan granted permission on 12 May 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.

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

• St Thomas Church Hall Warrington Road Ashton-in-makerfield

  A/26/100765/WTTCA Submitted 12 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  G1 22No. Sycamore Crown raise to a maximum of 8 metres above ground level T1 Goat Willow Fell and remove stump T2 Hawthorne Reduce to 2 metres above ground level

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• St Thomas Church Hall Warrington Road Ashton-In-Makerfield

  A/21/91756/FULL Submitted 28 May 2021 50 yards away

  To erect single storey extension to church hall

  Granted Full applications Extension 13 docs
  Small domestic

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

  A/22/93798/FULL Submitted 24 May 2022 150 yards away

  Two storey rear extension to create 2 residential apartments comprising a 1 bed studio and a 1 x 3 bedroom unit, together with rooflights to front elevation

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Extension +1 27 docs

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

  A/23/95755/CON Submitted 23 Jun 2023 150 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

• One Stop Store Unit 2 71 Warrington Road Ashton-In-Makerfield Wigan WN4 9PJ

  A/22/94599/CON Submitted 20 Oct 2022 150 yards away

  Condition Discharge application to discharge condition no.4 in respect of application A/22/93631/FULL

  Decided Conditions 5 docs

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

  A/24/98152/FULL Submitted 11 Nov 2024 200 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

• A/26/101183/WTTPO Granted

  224 Slag Lane Lowton Warrington WA3 2EH

  T1 (Sycamore) Fell due to crown decline and very poor vigour. Tree located close to residential properties, footpaths and highways.

  Received 3 Jul, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Trees
• A/26/101502/WTTPO Awaiting decision

  Johnsons Farm Kenyon Lane Lowton Warrington WA3 1LQ

  T1 - Lime - Five Acres WA3 1LQ - Tree must be removed to near ground level and stumps treated to inhibit regrowth

  Received 8 Sep, published by the council 10 Sep 2026 Trees
• A/26/101464/TREWRK Awaiting decision

  The Mount 160 Orrell Road Orrell Wigan WN5 8HQ

  G1 Ash Remove. G1 Sycamore Prune Sycamore clear of lamp column by 1.5 metres G2 Turkey Oak Remove hanging branch from over exit to car park G2 Sycamores Fell and remove Sycamore in group. G4 Sycamores Prune clear of building by 1.5 m. Remove suppressed Sycamore at corner of lower car park. Crown lift to 5 m above road to lower car park. G5 Sycamores Fell heavily ivy-covered Sycamore. Crown raise remaining to 5 m over car park.

  3 Sep 2026 Trees
• A/26/101460/WTTPO Awaiting decision

  35 Astley Hall Drive Tyldesley Manchester M29 7TX

  T1 - Sycamore - Crown reduce by 1 - 1.5 meters - No more than 30% overall. Only removing secondary growth. Tree is leaning heavily over neighboring property. To lighten sail area and reduce wind loading. Sever and remove any ivy obscuring the base of the stem to aid future inspections. T2 - Ash - Fell to ground level. Tree is suffering from ash die back - fell to ground level before further decline makes tree more difficult and costly to work on.

  2 Sep 2026 Trees
• A/26/101457/WTTPO Awaiting decision

  St John Church Of England Atherton Road Hindley Green Wigan WN2 4SD

  T1 (Ash) - Crown raise to clear ground by 5.2 metres and carry out a 2 metre lateral reduction on North side of crown. T2 (Sycamore) Prune to clear lamppost by 1.5 metres and crown raise to clear ground by 4 metres. T3 (Sycamore) Crown raise to clear ground by 4 metres and prune to clear church by 3 metres. T4 (Sycamore) Crown raise to clear ground by 3 metres and prune lateral branches to provide a minimum clearance of 2.5 metres from buildings. T5 (Ash) Crown raise to clear ground by 4 metres, Reduce to clear buildings by 2.5 metres and reduce west side of crown by 2 metres to reduce overhang. T6 (Sycamore) Reduce west side by 2 metres to reduce overhang/encroachment. T7 (Sycamore) Fell due to decay/peeling bark at the base indicating compromised root system. Tree within striking distance of residential property. T8 (Ash) Crown raise to clear ground by 5.2 metres.

  2 Sep 2026 Trees