Haigh Woodland Park Stables Complex School Lane Haigh

Decided A/26/100580/TREWRK
Council
Date received
8 Mar 2026
Date validated
8 Mar 2026
Postcode
WN2 1PE

Description

2 number Quercus robur oak trees positioned at the edge of the High Ropes course behind the tower structure recently excavated area to house the jump bag. The request is to fell both trees retaining the timber on site. The root structure of the trees have been affected by recent excavation works . The location of the tree also presents a risk to the High Ropes user ( mainly children)

Wigan
Planning Authority Score
1.7/10
Poor
#266 of 282 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Wigan is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #228 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%).

Frequently extends decision deadlines
expect longer than the statutory limit
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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
51%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #228 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