Planning application
299 Wigan Lane Wigan WN1 2QY
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T1 sycamore remove lowest limb extending over hedge, reduce by 2-3m all round to reduce lever arm on previous topping points G1 beech and sycamore fell due to encroachment
As published by the council, reference A/26/100642/WTTCA
Application record
- Reference
- A/26/100642/WTTCA
- Type
- Work to Trees - Conservation Area
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted As published: Approved with Conditions
- Received
- 18 Mar 2026
- Validated
- 19 Mar 2026
- Decided
- 1 May 2026
- Ward
- Wigan Central
- Parish
- Wigan North
- Postcode
- WN1 2QY
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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18 Mar 2026
Received by Wigan
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19 Mar 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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1 May 2026
Decision issued: Approved with Conditions
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24 Aug 2026
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smn tree and landscape management Agent, a tree-works contractor
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Wigan granted permission on 1 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.
About tree works applications
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.
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