42 Townfields Ashton-in-makerfield Wigan WN4 9LJ

1. 18 Mar 2026

   Received by Wigan

2. 17 Jun 2026

   Decision issued: Approved with Conditions

3. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Wigan granted permission on 17 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.

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.

• 35 Townfields Ashton-in-makerfield Wigan WN4 9LJ

  A/24/97808/HH Submitted 29 Aug 2024 50 yards away

  Replacement cladding, installation of balconies to rear at levels one and two and dual pitched roof to front together with external render and associated external alterations to windows, doors and parking, following removal of existing conservatory

  Granted Householder Extension Windows or glazing 25 docs
  Small domestic

• 23 Winchester Avenue Ashton-in-makerfield Wigan WN4 9LL

  A/26/101037/WTTPO Submitted 8 Jun 2026 150 yards away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~3 Aug

  T1 (Scots Pine) Crown reduce by 3 metres to reduce weight and crown density. T2 (Cedar) Fell due recently suffering a large limb failure T3 (Cherry) Fell due to low amenity value and poor form (previously had large stem removed) T4 (Ash) Fell due to heavy crown decline due to Ash dieback.

  Awaiting decision Trees 2 docs

• 18 Rigby Street Ashton-In-Makerfield Wigan WN4 9PY

  A/21/91199/HH Submitted 16 Mar 2021 150 yards away

  To extend dwellinghouse - two storey to front

  Granted Householder 6 docs
  Domestic

• 13 Bardale Grove Ashton-In-Makerfield Wigan WN4 9BE

  A/21/91331/HH Submitted 1 Apr 2021 200 yards away

  To extend dwelling - two storey to side and rear and single storey to rear

  Granted Householder 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 60 Liverpool Road Ashton-In-Makerfield Wigan WN4 9LH

  A/23/95166/HH Submitted 24 Feb 2023 200 yards away

  To extend dwellinghouse, porch, dormer windows and roof light to front, extension to existing dormer to rear and installation of new doors and juliette balcony at first floor to side

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 60 Liverpool Road Ashton-In-Makerfield Wigan WN4 9LH

  A/23/95056/HH Submitted 7 Feb 2023 200 yards away

  Creation of permanent vehicular footpath crossing and new driveway to front

  Granted Householder 7 docs
  Domestic

• 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