4 Silk Street Leigh WN7 1AW

1. 14 May 2026

   Received by Wigan

2. 26 May 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 17 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Approved with Conditions

4. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Wigan granted permission on 17 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.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 47 - 51 Bradshawgate Leigh WN7 4NB

  A/21/91495/ADV Submitted 4 May 2021 50 yards away

  Proposed installation of fascia and projecting signage

  Granted Advertising 17 docs

• 36 - 38 Church Street Leigh WN7 1BB

  A/26/100649/CON Submitted 19 Mar 2026 150 yards away

  Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.3 (Materials), Condition No.5 (Cycle Storage Facilities) and Condition No.7 (EV Charging) in respect of approved application A/25/099398/FULL

  Decided Conditions 5 docs

• 78 Bradshawgate Leigh WN7 4NP

  A/21/91418/CU Submitted 21 Apr 2021 150 yards away

  Change of use of retail shop to booking office for executive travel and private hire transport operating between the hours of 6am-7pm during 7 days.

  Granted Full applications 12 docs

• 53 Church Street Leigh WN7 1AY

  A/22/94668/CON Submitted 8 Nov 2022 150 yards away

  Condition Discharge application to discharge conditions 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 in respect of application A/22/93252/CU

  Decided Conditions 7 docs

• Leigh Liberal Club Church Street Leigh WN7 1AY

  A/26/100286/CON Submitted 7 Jan 2026 150 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~4 Mar

  Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.3 (Materials), Condition No.4 (Colour for Railings and Balcony) and Condition No.10 (Accessible and Adaptable Dwelling Standards) in respect of approved application A/25/098641/FULL

  Awaiting decision Conditions 2 docs
  Domestic

• Leigh Liberal Club Church Street Leigh WN7 1AY

  A/26/100920/VAR Submitted 13 May 2026 150 yards away

  Removal of condition 10 of planning permission A/25/098641/FULL - to allow commencement of above ground works without written confirmation from the appointed Building Control body

  Granted Amendments 4 docs

• A/25/100127/FULL Granted

  Chamberlains Farm Crow Orchard Road Standish Wigan WN6 8RP

  Creation of a menage in an existing equestrian grazing paddock

  Received 4 Dec, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Full applications
• A/26/100304/FULL Granted

  Douglas Valley Breakers Bradley Lane Standish Wigan WN6 0YR

  Change of use from vehicle breakers yard (sui generis use) to gym (Use Class E(d)) together with extension of existing upper floor and installation of mezzanine level (retrospective)

  Received 13 Jan, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Full applications
• A/26/101281/FULL Refused

  188 Leigh Road Leigh WN7 1SH

  Change of use from a single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) into a 5 bed HMO (Use Class C4) (Retrospective application)

  Received 27 Jul, published by the council 15 Sep 2026 Full applications
• A/26/101395/FULL Refused

  18 Greenfields Crescent Ashton-in-Makerfield Wigan WN4 8QZ

  Change of use of land to incorporate 1.8 metre high boundary fence to front and side as part of garden, together with, two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and external alterations to fenestration

  Received 18 Aug, published by the council 14 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 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