The free appeal record
Planning appeals in Wigan, 2025
53 appeals decided in 2025, 23% of them allowed. Each links to its own page and to the Inspector’s letter. The authority’s record has the whole run since 2016.
- Dismissed22 December 2025· minor3372999Winstanley Warriors F.C., Little Lane, Wigan, WN3 6PZ
Proposed telecommunications installation. Proposed 20m high FLI Slimline Climbable Lattice Tower on 5.0x5.0x1.2m deep concrete base, and ancillary associated works
- Dismissed8 December 2025· householder3373782349 Gathurst Road, Wigan, WN5 8QE
proposed summer house
- Dismissed2 December 2025· minor337168375A Treen Road, Wigan, Lancashire, M29 7HB
the erection of new 1 no 1/2 storey garage with upper floor granny flat
- Dismissed24 November 2025· major3370787Fit 4 Life Health Centre, , King Street, , Leigh, Wigan, WN7 4LJ
the Demolition of existing Methodist School and erection of new apartment block (29 units) along with associated car parking
- Dismissed21 November 2025· ldc336137088 Bodmin Road, Astley, Tyldesley, Manchester, M29 7PF
erection of boundary fence
- Allowed21 October 2025· major336375271 Pepper Lane, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0PY
residential development of 57 dwellings with associated access, parking, landscaping, infrastructure and associated works following demolition of 71 Pepper Lane
- Dismissed20 October 2025· householder336822416 Willowcroft Avenue, Aspull, Wigan, WN2 1QJ
Proposed two-storey side extension creating garage & new bedroom with en-suite & new porch to front of property
- Dismissed13 October 2025· householder336900428 Ennerdale Road, Tyldesley, M29 7AR
for a single storey rear extension, ground floor porch extension creating WC, upper floor front and side extension
- Dismissed8 October 2025· minor3366222160 Orrell Road, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8HQ
installation of four electric vehicle charging stations including erection of associated equipment (feeder pillar and substation) and installation of associated underground cabling to point of connection
- Notice varied and upheld3 October 2025· enforcement3357466Caledonian Hotel, 154 Bolton Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 8AE
‘Regularisation of unauthorised development comprising erection of screen on first floor north east elevation of building’. Summary
- Notice upheld3 October 2025· enforcement3357464Caledonian Hotel, 154 Bolton Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 8AE
‘Regularisation of unauthorised development comprising erection of screen on first floor north east elevation of building’. Summary
- Notice varied and upheld3 October 2025· enforcement3357402Caledonian Hotel, 154 Bolton Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 8AE
‘Regularisation of unauthorised development comprising erection of screen on first floor north east elevation of building’. Summary
- Dismissed3 October 2025· minor3356846Caledonian Hotel, 154 Bolton Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 8AE
- Dismissed3 October 2025· minor3356844Caledonian Hotel, 154 Bolton Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 8AE
- Dismissed30 September 2025· major3365202Shams Farm Shakerley Lane, Atherton, Manchester, M46 9TZ
outline application for residential development of up to 31 dwellinghouses, seeking approval of access all other matters reserved
- Quashed On Legal Grounds12 September 2025· enforcement333068542 Railway Street, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 2QL
- Quashed On Legal Grounds12 September 2025· enforcement333068442 Railway Street, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 2QL
- Quashed On Legal Grounds12 September 2025· enforcement333068342 Railway Street, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 2QL
- Quashed On Legal Grounds12 September 2025· enforcement333068242 Railway Street, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 2QL
’Without planning permission the material change of use of part of the Land which was previously used as an alleyway to the rear of residential properties to use for storage, Use Class B8 of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended) by way of the siting of a container used to store motorcycles and associated paraphernalia, on part of the Land.’
- Unknown10 September 2025· advert3366998Footpath Outside 39 Standishgate, Wigan, WN1 1UP
- Dismissed10 September 2025· minor3366997Footpath Outside 39 Standishgate, Wigan, WN1 1UP
installation of 1No. BT Street Hub Unit and associated advertisement panels on either side of the unit
- Dismissed10 September 2025· householder336499713 Sycamore Avenue , Wigan , WN6 8NH
a ‘6m rear extension’
- Allowed27 August 2025· minor336594992 Miles Lane, Shevington, Wigan, WN6 8EW
change of use from C3 to C2
- Dismissed22 August 2025· householder336869929 Grange Road, Mosley Common, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M28 1AT
a single storey rear and two storey side extension
- Dismissed22 August 2025· householder33684684 Bowland Avenue, Ashton-In-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 8BD
a loft conversion including the formation of a new roof resulting in increased height, together with dormers and a single-storey porch extension to side
- Dismissed22 August 2025· minor3359777Land Adjacent 135 , Plank Lane , Leigh , WN7 4QE
construction of 1 pair of semi-detached houses
- Dismissed21 August 2025· minor33598776 Valentines Road , Wigan , M46 0LD
‘proposed change of use of house/dwelling to children's care home at 6 Valentines Road, Atherton. AKA The Golden Hive’
- Dismissed15 August 2025· minor3367174Roadside Farm , Astley Moss, Astley, Lancashire , M29 7LY
to create new cat rescue and rehoming centre with associated cattery buildings with solar panels to roofs, siting of workers accommodation cabin, creation of parking area, new fencing, and retention of vehicular access, surface water culvert, and associated hardstanding
- Allowed15 August 2025· minor3366528Astley & Tyldesley Fc, Ley Road , Tyldesley , M29 7DW
a telecommunications installation. Proposed 25m High FLI type ATS1300 climbable Lattice Tower (painted green) on 5.85 x 5.5 x 1.2m DP R.C. base on 0.9m DP Blanket mass concrete pad with 6No. EE/H3G Antenna Apertures at 0°(H3G) 340°(EE)/120°/240°. 4No. EE/H3G 600Ø Dishes, RRUs, MHAs, and BOBs to be fixed to support poles below Antennas
- Dismissed13 August 2025· minor3364633Astley House, Johnson Street, , Tyldesley, , Manchester, , M29 8AB
change of use from commercial to a 16 person, 16 bedroom house of multiple occupation (Sui Generis) together with associated external alterations including new render additional window openings and replacement windows
- Dismissed11 August 2025· commercial3367441Land Adjacent Spinning Gate Shopping Centre, Spinning Jenny Way, Opposite Ellesmere Street, Leigh, WN7 4PG
the erection and display of two free standing 6m x 3m LED display units
- Dismissed11 August 2025· householder3364747The Woodlands Mill Lane, Aspull, Wigan, WN2 1QY
Single storey extension to the rear following demolition of existing outrigger, creating a balcony above with new doors in rear elevation at ground and first floor levels
- Dismissed31 July 2025· householder33622762 Burnside Close , Tyldesley , M29 7GN
a double storey rear extension and first floor front extension and gable canopy over front door
- Allowed1 July 2025· minor3357496Land Rear of 5 & 7 Peacock Fold, Leigh, WN7 5BG
erection of detached dwelling
- Notice upheld26 June 2025· enforcement3356230Land at 71 Bradshawgate , Leigh, WN7 4NE
without planning permission, the installation of a metal roller shutter above the entrance door of the building, located on the Land
- Dismissed20 June 2025· minor3358456Stables Adjacent to Common Fold Farm, Cumbermere Lane, Tyldesley, Lancashire, M29 8ND
replacement stable building, storage building ancillary to the stables and an exercise arena
- Dismissed16 June 2025· householder33581911 Saddle Tree Fold , Byrom Lane, Lowton, Lancs, WA3 1BP
‘proposed detached summerhouse’
- Allowed30 May 2025· householder3363141197 Camberwell Crescent, Wigan, WN2 1AY
the construction of a two-storey side extension with dormers to front and rear
- Dismissed30 May 2025· commercial3361587Parsonage Retail Park, Parsonage Way, Leigh, WN7 5SJ
the Installation of two free-standing internally illuminated LED digital poster displays
- Allowed12 May 2025· minor33562771 Hartley Avenue, Wigan, WN1 3BW
Change of use of first floor from office to a one bedroomed apartment (Class C3) together with associated external alterations
- Dismissed8 May 2025· minor3356599498 Preston Road, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0QA
replacement equestrian stabling and menage
- Allowed8 May 2025· minor3355563Morris Fold Cottage, Wigan Road, Aspull, Wigan, WN2 1EF
agricultural produce and machinery store
- Allowed9 April 2025· minor33576881 Mesnes Park Terrace, Wigan, WN1 1SU
the change of use of ground floor from dental surgery (Class E) to a five bedroom, five person, house in multiple occupation (Class C4) and retention of existing first floor and second floor accommodation (Class C3) including demolition of existing garage
- Allowed1 April 2025· householder335938510 Mervyn Place, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 5JS
a single storey side extension together with external alterations including render
- Dismissed31 March 2025· minor335072020 Prospect Street , Tyldesley, M29 8AU
Change of Use from Funeral Directors to House in Multiple Occupation with 8 bedrooms for 8 persons together with first floor gable window and external alterations
- Dismissed11 March 2025· householder335560423 Ashley Road, Wigan, WN2 4HG
front and rear dormer extension
- Dismissed10 March 2025· householder33578887 Holton Way , Winstanley , WN3 6LZ
Creation of raised upper garden with glass balustrade, render, timber walkway and timber structures. Part retrospective.
- Dismissed27 February 2025· other3348993Ena Mill, Flapper Fold Lane, Atherton, M46 0HB
replacement timber windows to upvc
- Dismissed25 February 2025· commercial3352819110 Woodhouse Lane, Wigan, WN6 7LZ
the erection of new digital poster display
- Dismissed18 February 2025· householder33559957 Cornelian Grove, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Lancashire , WN4 9RW
a two storey side and single storey rear extension
- Allowed18 February 2025· householder335528824 Lichfield Avenue, Tyldesley, Manchester, M29 7WW
the demolition of existing rear conservatory and erection of single storey side and rear extension
- Allowed13 February 2025· minor3349861Land Adjacent to the Former Railway Inn, Collard Street, Atherton, M46 0HQ
construction of four x 3 bed houses with associated landscaping, refuse storage and cycle provision following demolition of the existing garage
- Dismissed6 February 2025· householder3353461561 Wigan Road, Ashton in Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 0BX
dormer extension to the side and rear elevations, creating a 2nd floor, containing a bathroom and bedroom
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