Ashton Leisure Centre Old Road Ashton-in-makerfield Wigan WN4 9TR

1. 6 Mar 2026

   Received by Wigan

2. 20 Apr 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 15 Jun 2026

   Decision issued: Approved with Conditions

4. 24 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Wigan granted permission on 15 June 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.

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• 8 Manse Green Close Ashton-in-makerfield Wigan Wigan WN4 9BU

  A/26/100619/TREWRK Submitted 16 Mar 2026 150 yards away

  T1 Oak Crown reduction all round by 3.6 metres

  Granted Trees 2 docs

• 5 Wentworth Road Ashton-In-Makerfield Wigan WN4 9UR

  A/21/91682/PDE Submitted 27 May 2021 200 yards away

  Single storey rear extension projecting 6 metre, height to eaves 2.5 metres and height to ridge 3.5 metres

  Granted Outline Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• ALDI 122 - 138 Wigan Road Ashton-in-makerfield Wigan WN4 8LY

  A/24/97159/CON Submitted 11 Apr 2024 250 yards away

  Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.6 (Japanese Knotweed) and Condition No.22 (Highways Works) in respect of application A/22/93334/MAJOR

  Decided Conditions 22 docs

• 122 - 138 Wigan Road Ashton-in-makerfield Wigan WN4 8LY

  A/24/98228/CON Submitted 22 Nov 2024 250 yards away

  Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.5 (Coal Mining) in respect of application A/22/93334/MAJOR

  Decided Conditions 4 docs

• 271 Wigan Road Ashton-In-Makerfield Wigan WN4 9ST

  A/23/95183/LUCP Submitted 1 Mar 2023 250 yards away

  Certificate of Lawful Development for a proposed single storey rear extension

  Granted Lawful development Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 122 - 138 Wigan Road Ashton-in-makerfield Wigan WN4 8LY

  A/26/101258/VARMAJ Submitted 20 Jul 2026 300 yards away

  84% historically approved · decision due ~19 Oct

  Variation of condition 19 of previously approved A/22/93334/MAJOR to allow the hours for loading/unloading and manoeuvring of goods vehicles (including the use forklift trucks or similar vehicles) on the site to take place Monday to Saturday 06:00 to 23:00 and Sunday 06:00 to 17:00

  Awaiting decision Amendments 8 docs
  Major scheme

• 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
• A/25/098671/FULL Granted

  19 Sefton Road Wigan WN3 6QU

  Change of use to create 1 dwelling and 2 flats (Use Class C3) together with dormers to rear, replacement windows and external render to all elevations

  Received 27 Feb, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Full applications
• A/26/101007/FULL Granted

  23 Wenlock Road Leigh WN7 3LN

  Erection of detached dwelling with associated parking, landscaping and extension to existing driveway following demolition of existing dwelling and garage

  Received 2 Jun, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Full applications
• A/26/101122/FULL Granted

  162 - 164 Manchester Road Ince Wigan WN2 2EA

  Subdivision of existing retail unit (Use Class E) to create two retail units at ground floor (Use Class E) and one retail unit at first floor (Use Class E) together with new shop fronts, installation of new window openings at first floor to rear and new entrance to rear. Retrospective application

  Received 25 Jun, published by the council 24 Aug 2026 Full applications
• A/22/93798/FULL Granted

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

  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

  Received 24 May, published by the council 16 Oct 2026 Full applications