How many planning applications are there in Wigan?

We recorded 573 planning applications in Wigan in the last 90 days, of which 250 were approved and 35 refused. The figures are counted from Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council's own public register and update weekly.

Can I get planning application leads for Wigan?

Yes. A free Just Granted account shows every application we hold for Wigan, and the £39 a month plan includes 30 printed letters to applicants, then £1.20 each.

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No. Applicant names and addresses never appear on a public page. We show what was proposed, what was decided and when.

Planning applications in Wigan

Decided by Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council, metropolitan borough. Part of Greater Manchester.

A flat overhead site plan of a street of generic building plots with one plot picked out.

573 applications in the last 90 days Measured

250 of them approved

35 refused

77 days typical time from validation to decision Median of the decisions we hold

Applications a week for the last 12 weeks — busiest week 32. Measured

27 Jul 2026 12 Oct 2026

Jobs on the register in Wigan

Newest first, straight from Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council's public register — what was proposed and what happened to it. We never publish who applied or where they live — that is what an account is for.

T1- Remove all deadwood from horse chestnut overhanging public footpaths & main road. This tree has just dropped a large branch into the properties grounds. T2- Fell to ground level silver birch trees with fungi. This t… Awaiting decision Received 14 Oct 2026
Condition Discharge application to PART discharge Condition No.41 (Noise - in relation to the Hotel only) in respect of approved application A/25/099781/VARMAJ Awaiting decision Received 14 Oct 2026
Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.4 (Revised Hard and Soft Landscaping Scheme) in respect of approved application A/25/100255/VARMAJ Awaiting decision Received 13 Oct 2026
Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.20 (Bat Surveys) and Condition No.22 (Landscape Management Plan) and Supplementary Details relating to Condition No.14 (Landscaping) in respect of approved appli… Awaiting decision Received 13 Oct 2026
T1 Beech- Fell Awaiting decision Received 12 Oct 2026
Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.9 (Ecological Enhancements) in respect of approved application A/25/099009/RMMAJ Awaiting decision Received 12 Oct 2026
T1, Oak - Reduce by approx. 3m. Crown lift to no more than 5m over entrance to land (annotated yellow), alleviating potential future vehicular damage. Removal of epicormic growth around base and lower stem. Awaiting decision Received 11 Oct 2026
Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.3 (Internal Walls), Condition No.4 (Materials), Condition No.5 (Water Goods), Condition No.7 (Roof Works), Condition No.8 (Removal of Chimney and Cellar Staircas… Awaiting decision Received 9 Oct 2026
Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.3 (Internal Walls), Condition No.4 (Materials), Condition No.5 (Water Goods), Condition No.7 (Roof Works), Condition No.8 (Removal of Chimney and Cellar Staircas… Awaiting decision Received 9 Oct 2026
Condition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.12 (Play) in respect of approved application A/25/098376/RMMAJ Awaiting decision Received 9 Oct 2026
Non-Material Amendment to planning permission reference A/26/10042/VAR (Section 73 permission), itself relating to planning permission reference A/23/96265/FULL. Amendments include changes to materials, and comprise the… Approved Received 9 Oct 2026 Decided 14 Oct 2026
Porch to front, part single/part two storey side and rear extension Awaiting decision Received 8 Oct 2026

That is 12 of 573. A free account shows every one of them, filtered how you like.

Where Wigan is on the map. 1 district shaded on applications we hold. Measured

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Neighbouring districts

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