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Planning appeals in Wigan
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Appeals the Planning Inspectorate has decided in Wigan since 2016, refreshed nightly. A decision the Inspectorate published without naming the authority in a form we can match is listed under its own address instead. Type a topic into the free search to read how Inspectors have reasoned here.
The Planning Inspectorate has decided 274 planning appeals in Wigan since 2016, of which 22% were allowed. In the last twelve months there were 33 decisions, 13% allowed. The median time from receipt of an appeal to its decision is 21 weeks. Figures as at 29 October 2026, from the Inspectorate's published decisions.
285
appeals on record since 2016
22%
of decided appeals allowed
21 wks
median receipt to decision
33
decisions in the last 12 months, 13% allowed
By appeal type
By procedure
Latest decisions in Wigan
- Dismissed26 October 2026· householder601500934 Knightcliffe Cresent, Appley Bridge, Wigan, wn68dx
- Allowed7 October 2026· householder601201115 Foxglove Close, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0QN
porch to front, single-storey side extension linking to existing garage and new first-floor gable window
- Dismissed30 September 2026601218225 Chandler Way, Lowton, Wigan, WA3 2LR
- Dismissed25 September 2026· minor60080263 Kimberley Street, Wigan, WN6 7AJ
Change of use from a C3 residential dwelling to a C4 small HMO, providing accommodation for 5 single occupants. The proposed work will include internal layout modifications, with all new rooms featuring en-suite facilities and a shared kitchen and dining area for all occupants. The development will be carried out in compliance with all relevant building regulations and planning policies
- Dismissed21 September 2026· minor600897790 Park Road, Wigan, WN6 7AQ
Change of use from dwelling (Class C3) to a 6-bedroom, 6-person house in multiple occupation (Class C4) together with installation of rear dormer, 2 rooflights to front and associated external alterations
- Dismissed7 August 2026· minor6008596Former Police Station, Bag Lane, Atherton, M46 0DF
demolition of existing building and erection of 9 No apartments with on-site car parking
- Dismissed30 July 2026· minor6008953423 Warrington Road, Abram, Wigan, WN2 5XB
change of use from a dwelling (Use Class C3) to 5 bed, 5 person house in multiple occupation (Class C4) together with external alterations
- Dismissed24 July 202660057271 Eccleston Street, Wigan, WN1 2AY
the conversion to Sui generis HMO for 12 rooms (12 people) including demolition of existing conservatory, build new single storey rear extensions and 2 lightwells to the rear
- Dismissed22 July 2026· householder601005620 Brownlow Lane, Billinge, Wigan, WN5 7EY
proposed additional storey to the principal roof of an existing detached domestic bungalow
- Notice upheld13 July 2026· enforcement3371901139 & 139A Elliott Street, Tyldesley, Manchester, M29 8FL
without planning permission, the removal of original single glazed slash timber frames with ornate lead and stained glass upper panels x4, removal of original single glazed sash timber frames and plain glass windows x11, removal of original timber frames and doors with single glazed upper panel x2 and removal of original single glazed timber framed shop front window, sandstone and brickwork and their replacement with uPVC frames and modern glazing from the building on the Land
- Dismissed29 June 2026· other6001852Naylors Farm, Bickershaw Lane, Wigan, WN2 5TU
- Unknown8 June 2026· enforcement3363331182 Slag Lane, Lowton, Warrington, WA3 2EZ
- Notice varied and upheld8 June 2026· enforcement3363330182 Slag Lane, Lowton, Warrington, WA3 2EZ
Without planning permission, the erection of a fence on the Land, as identified in blue on the attached plan, labelled EN/2
- Dismissed3 June 20266004822Land to the Rear of 166 Booths Brow Road, Ashton in Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 0NG
full planning application including reserved matters for the erection of a single storey detached dwelling, seeking approval of access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale
- Dismissed3 June 2026· minor6004698Land East of Bramblemead, Bramblemead, Leigh, WN7 5GH
residential development of up to seven affordable dwellings
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