2 Mere Oaks Standish Wigan WN1 2SL

Registered A/26/100743/WTTPO
Council
Date received
9 Apr 2026
Date validated
9 Apr 2026
Postcode
WN1 2SL

Description

- T1 (Beech) Crown raise to clear ground by 5.2 metres to clear highways and leave a balanced crown. - T2 (Sycamore) Fell to ground level due to crown decline with large volume of deadwood and poor vigor. Located close to highway/footpath. - T3 (Ash) Crown raise to clear ground by 5.2 metres over highway, 2 metre lateral reduction on east side of crown to relieve weight of large branches over highway. - T4 (Silver Birch) Crown raise to clear ground by 5.2 metres and prune to clear building by minimum of 2.5 metres. - G1 (3 x Beech trees) Crown raise to clear ground level by 4 metres on west side of crown and carry lateral reduction on west side of crown to provide a minimum of 3 metre clearance from 2 Mere Oaks.

1.8/10
Planning Authority Score
#265 of 282

Wigan is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #218 out of 282. The council extends the time limit on 59% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (87%) than the national average (90%).

Wigan decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #175 of 282
87%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #223 of 282
58%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #218 of 282
59%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #253 of 282
84%
Minor dwellings approved
57 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
16 decided (10+ homes)
75%
Change of use approved
40 decided
712
Total decisions
94 refused in 2025