Park Lane Unitarian Chapel Wigan Road Ashton-in-makerfield Wigan WN4 0BY

1. 30 Mar 2026

   Received by Wigan

2. 8 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Approved with Conditions

3. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Wigan granted permission on 8 July 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.

• Open Land North Of 638 Wigan Road Ashton-In-Makerfield Wigan WN4 0BY

  A/21/90679/FULL Submitted 15 Jan 2021 50 yards away

  Erection of one detached three-bedroom dwelling, including integral garage, with access and parking

  Granted Full applications 12 docs
  Domestic

• 4 Brookside Avenue Ashton-In-Makerfield WN4 0DR

  A/21/91885/HH Submitted 17 Jun 2021 200 yards away

  To extend dwelling - single storey rear extension

  Granted Householder Extension 4 docs
  Small domestic

• Annexe 641 Wigan Road Ashton-In-Makerfield Wigan WN4 0BZ

  A/23/95021/CON Submitted 17 Jan 2023 250 yards away

  Condition Discharge application to discharge condition no.3 in respect of application A/21/92833/FULL

  Decided Conditions 5 docs

• 542 Wigan Road Ashton-in-Makerfield Wigan WN4 0BX

  A/26/100915/LUCE Submitted 12 May 2026 350 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~21 Jul

  Certificate of lawful development for the existing use of a property as a 5 bed, 5 person house in multiple occupation (Use Class C4)

  Awaiting decision 15 docs

• 561 Wigan Road Ashton-in-makerfield Wigan WN4 0BX

  A/24/97522/HH Submitted 2 Jul 2024 350 yards away

  Dormer to side and second floor rear extension together with removal of existing chimney and render to rear elevation

  Refused Householder Extension Loft or dormer 9 docs
  Domestic

• 537B Wigan Road Ashton-in-makerfield Wigan WN4 0BX

  A/24/97330/RET Submitted 22 May 2024 350 yards away

  Change of Use from a Class E premises to a Dog Grooming Salon (Sui Generis). Retrospective Application

  Granted Amendments 8 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