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. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 28 August 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Wigan took a median of 77 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Wigan for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Wigan decided full applications in a median of 151 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• 233-233A Chapel Street Leigh WN7 2AP

  A/26/101029/FULL Submitted 3 Jun 2026 0m away

  78% 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 69m 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  Withdrawn Full applications 11 docs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 170m 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 172m away

  83% 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 172m away

  83% 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 200m away

  83% 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/26/100774/FULL Granted

  169 Shevington Lane Shevington Wigan WN6 8AD

  Erection of a new detached dormer bungalow, garage to front and outbuilding to rear, with landscaping, following demolition of existing bungalow and garage

  15 Apr 2026 Full applications
• A/26/100463/FULL Refused

  3 Maple Avenue Hindley Green Wigan WN2 4LS

  Change of use from single dwelling (Use Class C3) to a childrens residential home for up to two children (Use Class C2) (Retrospective Application)

  17 Feb 2026 Full applications
• A/26/100772/FULL Granted

  5 Kilshaw Court Kilshaw Street Pemberton Wigan WN5 8EA

  Construction of a new external hard standing area for external material storage

  15 Apr 2026 Full applications
• A/26/100658/FULL Granted

  Land Adjacent To Church Of Christ Victoria Road Platt Bridge Wigan WN2 5DJ

  Erection of three dwellings with associated parking, landscaping and boundary treatments

  23 Mar 2026 Full applications
• A/26/101115/FULL Granted

  Premises At Primrose Street North Tyldesley Manchester M29 8BQ

  Proposed change of use from warehouse and distribution centre (Use Class B8) into a MOT station and vehicle workshop (Sui Generis)

  23 Jun 2026 Full applications