251 Chapel Street Leigh WN7 2AP

1. 19 Jun 2026

   Received by Wigan

2. 3 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 10 Oct 2026

   Status changed to Awaiting decision

   Previously Registered.

5. 13 Oct 2026

   Decision issued: Approved with Conditions

6. 13 Oct 2026

   Status changed to Decided

   Previously Awaiting decision.

Wigan granted permission on 13 October 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.

• 233-233A Chapel Street Leigh WN7 2AP

  A/26/101029/FULL Submitted 3 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  80% historically approved · decision due ~25 Aug

  Conversion of a dog grooming salon (Sui Generis) with accommodation above to a barbers shop (Use Class E) with self-contained flat above (Use Class C3), together with new shopfront and alterations to fenestration (Retrospective application)

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 28 docs

• New Horizon Lodge 251 Chapel Street Leigh WN7 2AP

  A/25/100252/FULL Submitted 19 Dec 2025 100 yards away

  Change of use from a 5 bed dwelling (Use Class C3) to supported living accommodation for up to 6 residents aged 16-18 (Use Class C3(b)) (Retrospective application)

  Withdrawn Full applications 11 docs
  Domestic

• St Thomas Church Of England Primary School Clarence Street And Playing Fields Hawkhurst Street Leigh WN7 2BP

  A/25/100147/CON Submitted 9 Dec 2025 200 yards away

  Condition Discharge application to PART DISCHARGE Condition No.10 (Bird and Bat Boxes - Only submitting details relating to the proposed new school (northern site)) and to FULLY DISCHARGE Condition No.6 (CEMP), Condition No.18 (Landscaping) and Condition No.26 (Finished Floor Levels) in respect of approved application A/23/96040/MAJOR

  Decided Conditions 16 docs

• St Thomas Church Of England Primary School Clarence Street And Playing Fields Hawkhurst Street Leigh WN7 2BP

  A/26/101511/CON Submitted 10 Sep 2026 200 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~5 Nov

  Condition Discharge application to PART discharge Condition No.10 (Ecological Enhancements - for the site of the existing school to be demolished) and Condition No.18 (Landscape and Implementation Plans - for the site of the existing school to be demolished) and to FULLY discharge Condition No.12 (Cycle Storage - for the new school site) and Condition No.25 (Implementation of Plan for Landscape Works - for the site of the existing school to be demolished) in respect of approved application A/23/96040/MAJOR

  Awaiting decision Demolition 5 docs

• St Thomas Church Of England Primary School Clarence Street And Playing Fields Hawkhurst Street Leigh WN7 2BP

  A/26/101503/NMAS Submitted 7 Sep 2026 200 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~3 Nov

  Non-Material Amendment application for previously approved application A/23/96040/MAJOR - Updates to drawing references in Condition 2 - Approved Plan List

  Awaiting decision

• Butts Mill Butts Street Leigh WN7 3AE

  A/20/88565/CON Submitted 23 Jan 2020 200 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~19 Mar

  Condition Discharge application to discharge condition number 3 in respect of application A/15/80863/LB

  Awaiting decision Conditions 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