The free appeal record
Planning appeals in Wigan, 2026
28 appeals decided in 2026, 15% 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.
- 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
- Dismissed1 June 202660065592 Mabel Street, Wigan, WN5 9EJ
change of use from residential dwelling (Class C3) to 5 Bedroom HMO (Class C4). The proposal if for a 5 bed, 5 person HMO. A maximum of 5 residents in the building
- Split Decision18 May 2026· householder60042341 Lyndon Avenue, Shevington, Wigan, WN6 8BT
a ‘Single storey rear extension with roof lantern, single storey side extension following demolition of store
- Dismissed23 April 2026· ldc336111510 Ribble Drive, Wigan, WN5 9LX
a “children's care home for 1 child C2 Use”
- Dismissed2 April 2026· minor600161933 Tatham Grove, Winstanley, Wigan, WN3 6JT
the extension to garden
- Notice upheld27 March 2026· enforcement3367731Former St Mary's Church of England, 240 Warrington Road, Ince, Wigan, WN3 4NH
without planning permission, the erection of a 2.4m high palisade fencing to the site boundary on the Land, in the approximate position shown edged blue on the attached plan
- Allowed17 March 2026· minor60024631 Thornton Road, Worsley, M28 1AX
change of use from Use Class B2 to Use Class E(g), alterations and extension of existing industrial unit, replacing boundary fences, laying permeable hardstanding
- Dismissed3 March 2026· householder600199712 Fleming Court, Shevington, Wigan, WN6 8GG
loft conversion rear dormer and front elevation rooflight
- Allowed26 February 2026· householder60022282 Burnside Close, Tyldesley, M29 7GN
a double storey rear extension & first floor front extension & lean to canopy over front door & window
- Dismissed6 February 2026· other33596774 Rectory Farm Rectory Lane, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0XD
- Dismissed6 February 2026· householder33596754 Rectory Farm Rectory Lane, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0XD
two storey rear extension together with internal and external alterations including new windows and door
- Dismissed4 February 2026· ldc336092712 Eleanor Street, Wigan, WN3 5AQ
described as a c hildren's care home for 1 child C2 Use
- Allowed22 January 2026· minor3374553Queens Arms, 9 Harrison Street, Wigan, WN5 9AU
Change of use from public house (sui generis) to temporary accommodation and support centre (sui generis), external alterations to side elevation
- Dismissed21 January 2026· minor337465665, Gerard Street, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Greater Manchester, WN4 9AH
Change of use from bank (Use Class E(c)) to a café/bar (Use Class E(b)) at ground level and an 11 person, 6 bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4) at first and second floor together with associated external alterations
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