The Mount 160 Orrell Road Orrell Wigan WN5 8HQ

1. 3 Sep 2026

   Received by Wigan

2. 3 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 29 October 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 tree works applications in a median of 78 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

• 198 Orrell Road Orrell Wigan WN5 8HQ

  A/26/100830/LUCE Submitted 28 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~16 Jul

  Certificate of Lawful Development for the existing use of a property as a 6 bed, 6 person house in multiple occupation (Use Class C4) together with alteration to fenestration

  Awaiting decision Windows or glazing 45 docs

• 213 Orrell Road Orrell Wigan WN5 8LY

  A/25/099573/HH Submitted 28 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~8 Dec

  Creation of permanent vehicular footpath crossing

  Awaiting decision Householder 4 docs
  Domestic

• 213 Orrell Road Orrell Wigan WN5 8LY

  A/21/91578/HH Submitted 16 Apr 2021 50 yards away

  To extend dwellinghouse, single storey to side and rear together with new permanent vehicular footpath crossing, access and associated external works following demolition of existing extension and outbuilding.

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 13 Ash Grove Orrell WN5 8NG

  A/21/91214/HH Submitted 16 Mar 2021 150 yards away

  To extend dwellinghouse, single storey to rear

  Granted Householder 7 docs
  Small domestic

• Land Opposite 33 - 35 Pinewood Crescent Orrell Wigan WN5 8NF

  A/21/92105/FULL Submitted 20 Jul 2021 200 yards away

  To install 6 parking bays opposite 33 - 35 Pinewood Crescent

  Withdrawn Full applications 6 docs

• Telecommunication Mast 162 Orrell Road Orrell

  A/19/88092/FULL Submitted 4 Nov 2019 200 yards away

  The replacement of an existing 20m high telecommunications monopole with a 25m high monopole supporting 12 no. antenna apertures, 2 no. dishes, together with the installation of 7 no. ground-based equipment cabinets

  Granted Full applications 13 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/26/101460/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
• A/26/101456/WTTPO Awaiting decision

  31 Astley Hall Drive Tyldesley Manchester M29 7TX

  G1 - 3 x Ash trees in rear garden. All with signs of ash die back - varying stages of the disease. All within target distance of properties and gardens. Fell all three trees to ground level before advanced stages of the disease make it more difficult and more costly to work on.

  2 Sep 2026 Trees