North Leigh Development Site Between A577 Corner Lane Smallbrook Lane To The North; A578 Leigh Road To The West; Nel Pan Lane To The South; Lovers Lane To The East. Data via plota.co.uk

A/26/100520/RMMAJ - Major Reserved Matters Registered

Proposal

Approval of reserved matters (layout, scale, appearance and landscaping) pursuant to outline planning permission A/12/76665 (as amended) for the erection of 1491 dwellings, internal access roads, public open space, substations and other associated works Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
18 Feb 2026
Validated
24 Feb 2026
Consultation
25 Jun 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Comments are open until 16 Jul 2026.

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Documents 175

Statements & assessments 33

PDF AGENT RESPONSE TO TRANSPORT POLICY COMMENTS Case Officer Correspondence · 19 May 2026 View ↗ PDF TRANSPORT POLICY Consultee Reply · 30 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 70-004 _ ARBORICULTURAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT Supporting Report · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 3036-17R1 - AIR QUALITY ASSESSMENT - NORTH LEIGH PARK, WIGAN Supporting Report · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 25206-C- DRAINAGE STATEMENT - TEMPORARY LINK ROAD DRAINAGE Supporting Report · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 25206-C- NORTH LEIGH FLOOD RISK ASSESMENT(40695967.1)_PART1 Supporting Report · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 25206-C- NORTH LEIGH FLOOD RISK ASSESMENT(40695967.1)_PART2 Supporting Report · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 25206-C- NORTH LEIGH FLOOD RISK ASSESMENT(40695967.1)_PART3 Supporting Report · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 25206-C- NORTH LEIGH FLOOD RISK ASSESMENT(40695967.1)_PART4 Supporting Report · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 25206-C-0001 CONCEPT DRAINAGE - GENERAL ARRANGEMENT Plans and Drawings · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 25206-C-0002 - CONCEPT DRAINAGE - SHEET 1 OF 11 Plans and Drawings · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 25206-C-0003 - CONCEPT DRAINAGE - SHEET 2 OF 11 Plans and Drawings · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 25206-C-0004 - CONCEPT DRAINAGE - SHEET 3 OF 11 Plans and Drawings · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 25206-C-0005 - CONCEPT DRAINAGE - SHEET 4 OF 11 Plans and Drawings · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 25206-C-0006 - CONCEPT DRAINAGE - SHEET 5 OF 11 Plans and Drawings · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 25206-C-0007 - CONCEPT DRAINAGE - SHEET 6 OF 11 Plans and Drawings · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 25206-C-0008 - CONCEPT DRAINAGE - SHEET 7 OF 11 Plans and Drawings · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 25206-C-0009 - CONCEPT DRAINAGE - SHEET 8 OF 11 Plans and Drawings · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 25206-C-0010 - CONCEPT DRAINAGE - SHEET 9 OF 11 Plans and Drawings · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 25206-C-0011 - CONCEPT DRAINAGE - SHEET 10 OF 11 Plans and Drawings · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 25206-C-0012 - CONCEPT DRAINAGE - SHEET 11 OF 11 Plans and Drawings · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 25206-C-1102 - PRE-DEVELOPMENT DRAINAGE INFORMATION - SHEET 1 Plans and Drawings · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 25206-C-1103 - PRE-DEVELOPMENT DRAINAGE INFORMATION - SHEET 2 Plans and Drawings · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 42168_20 DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT 18.02.26 Supporting Report · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 42168_20 NORTH LEIGH PARK ECONOMIC BENEFITS ASSESSMENT 18.02.26(40785229.1) Supporting Report · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 42168_20 RM4 EIA COMPLIANCE STATEMENT 18.02.26 Supporting Report · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 42168-02 RM4 PLANNING STATEMENT 20.02.2026 Supporting Report · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF CARBON REDUCTION STATEMENT- NORTH LEIGH PARK, WIGAN Supporting Report · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF NORTH LEIGH PARK CRIME IMPACT STATEMENT Supporting Report · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF NORTH LEIGH PARK STATEMENT OF COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Supporting Report · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF R2451-REP01-JW ENVIRONMENTAL NOISE STUDY(40779104.1) Supporting Report · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF R2451-T01 NOISE IMPACT ASSESSMENT ADDENDUM Supporting Report · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF TEMPORARY DRAINAGE CALCS Supporting Report · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 29

PDF 5997.39 LANDSCAPE STRATEGY PLAN DEC'25 Plans and Drawings · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 25206 - CIVILS DRAWING ISSUE REGISTER Supporting Report · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 25206 DRAWING REGISTER - NORTH LEIGH 29.01.26 Supporting Report · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 25206-C-1001 CONCEPT LEVELS - GENERAL ARRANGEMENT Plans and Drawings · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 25206-C-1002 - CONCEPT LEVELS & RETAINING WALLS LAYOUT SHEET 1 OF 11 Plans and Drawings · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 25206-C-1003 - CONCEPT LEVELS & RETAINING WALLS LAYOUT SHEET 2 OF 11 Plans and Drawings · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 25206-C-1004 - CONCEPT LEVELS & RETAINING WALLS LAYOUT SHEET 3 OF 11 Plans and Drawings · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 25206-C-1005 - CONCEPT LEVELS & RETAINING WALLS LAYOUT SHEET 4 OF 11 Plans and Drawings · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 25206-C-1006 - CONCEPT LEVELS & RETAINING WALLS LAYOUT SHEET 5 OF 11 Plans and Drawings · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 25206-C-1007 - CONCEPT LEVELS & RETAINING WALLS LAYOUT SHEET 6 OF 11 Plans and Drawings · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 25206-C-1008 - CONCEPT LEVELS & RETAINING WALLS LAYOUT SHEET 7 OF 11 Plans and Drawings · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 25206-C-1009 - CONCEPT LEVELS & RETAINING WALLS LAYOUT SHEET 8 OF 11 Plans and Drawings · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 25206-C-1010 - CONCEPT LEVELS & RETAINING WALLS LAYOUT SHEET 9 OF 11 Plans and Drawings · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 25206-C-1011 - CONCEPT LEVELS & RETAINING WALLS LAYOUT SHEET 10 OF 11 Plans and Drawings · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 25206-C-1012 - CONCEPT LEVELS & RETAINING WALLS LAYOUT SHEET 11 OF 11 Plans and Drawings · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 900350-029-0_ELECTRICITY NORTHWEST BRICK SUB-STATION Plans and Drawings · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF A111767-SK106-LINK ROAD OVERVIEW PLAN Plans and Drawings · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF BOUNDARY DETAILS Plans and Drawings · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF GARAGES Plans and Drawings · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF HOUSETYPE CHARACTER AREA COVER SHEETS Plans and Drawings · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF HOUSETYPES PLANNING PACK Plans and Drawings · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF LOCATION PLAN REV B Plans and Drawings · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF MASTERPLAN - REV D Plans and Drawings · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF PHASE 1A1 & 1A2 - PLANNING LAYOUT Plans and Drawings · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF PHASE 1BNE - PLANNING LAYOUT - REV C Plans and Drawings · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF PHASE 1BNW - PLANNING LAYOUT REV A Plans and Drawings · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF PHASE 2 - PLANNING LAYOUT Plans and Drawings · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED MATERIALS Plans and Drawings · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF TYPICAL BOUNDARY TREATMENT Plans and Drawings · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 81

PDF UNITED UTILITES Consultee Reply · 12 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF SPORT ENGLAND Consultee Reply · 2 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF TM RESPONSE TO AGENT (GMP) Case Officer Correspondence · 22 May 2026 View ↗ PDF SPORT ENGLAND Consultee Reply · 22 May 2026 View ↗ PDF AGENT RESPONSE ON GMP COMMENTS Supporting Report · 19 May 2026 View ↗ PDF AGENT RESPONSE ON SPORT ENGLAND COMMENTS Supporting Report · 19 May 2026 View ↗ PDF TREES AND WOODLANDS OFFICER Consultee Reply · 11 May 2026 View ↗ PDF GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE Consultee Reply · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF ONLINE COMMENT Public Comment · 11 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF EA RESPONSE Consultee Reply · 8 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF NGAS RESPONSE Consultee Reply · 1 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF NGT RESPONSE Consultee Reply · 1 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF ONLINE COMMENT Public Comment · 28 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF ONLINE COMMENT Public Comment · 28 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF ONLINE COMMENT Public Comment · 28 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF ONLINE COMMENT Public Comment · 28 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF NHS RESPONSE Consultee Reply · 27 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF ONLINE COMMENT Public Comment · 27 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF ONLINE COMMENT Public Comment · 26 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF ONLINE COMMENT Public Comment · 26 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF ONLINE COMMENT Public Comment · 26 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF ONLINE COMMENT Public Comment · 25 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF ONLINE COMMENT Public Comment · 25 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF GMCA Consultee Reply · 25 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF COAL AUTHORITY Consultee Reply · 25 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF SPORT ENGLAND Consultee Reply · 25 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF ONLINE COMMENT Public Comment · 24 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF ONLINE COMMENT Public Comment · 23 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF GMAAS Consultee Reply · 19 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF ONLINE COMMENT Public Comment · 17 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF ONLINE COMMENT Public Comment · 17 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF HOUSING ENABLING TEAM Consultee Reply · 16 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF ONLINE COMMENT Public Comment · 13 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF ONLINE COMMENT Public Comment · 12 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF ONLINE COMMENT Public Comment · 12 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF ONLINE COMMENT Public Comment · 12 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF ONLINE COMMENT Public Comment · 12 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF ONLINE COMMENT Public Comment · 12 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF ONLINE COMMENT Public Comment · 12 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF ONLINE COMMENT Public Comment · 12 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF ONLINE COMMENT Public Comment · 12 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF ONLINE COMMENT Public Comment · 12 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF ONLINE COMMENT Public Comment · 12 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF ONLINE COMMENT Public Comment · 12 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF ONLINE COMMENT Public Comment · 11 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF ONLINE COMMENT Public Comment · 11 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF ONLINE COMMENT Public Comment · 11 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF EPROTL RESPONSE Consultee Reply · 11 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF ONLINE COMMENT Public Comment · 11 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF NE RESPONSE Consultee Reply · 11 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF ONLINE COMMENT Public Comment · 10 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF ONLINE COMMENT Public Comment · 10 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF ONLINE COMMENT Public Comment · 10 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF ONLINE COMMENT Public Comment · 10 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF ONLINE COMMENT Public Comment · 10 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF ONLINE COMMENT Public Comment · 10 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF ONLINE COMMENT Public Comment · 10 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF ONLINE COMMENT Public Comment · 10 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF ONLINE COMMENT Public Comment · 10 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF ONLINE COMMENT Public Comment · 10 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF ONLINE COMMENT Public Comment · 10 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF ONLINE COMMENT Public Comment · 10 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF ONLINE COMMENT Public Comment · 9 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF ONLINE COMMENT Public Comment · 9 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF ONLINE COMMENT Public Comment · 9 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF ONLINE COMMENT Public Comment · 9 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF ONLINE COMMENT Public Comment · 9 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF ONLINE COMMENT Public Comment · 9 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF ONLINE COMMENT Public Comment · 9 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF ONLINE COMMENT Public Comment · 9 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF ONLINE COMMENT Public Comment · 9 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF ONLINE COMMENT Public Comment · 9 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF ONLINE COMMENT Public Comment · 9 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF ONLINE COMMENT Public Comment · 9 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF ONLINE COMMENT Public Comment · 9 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF ONLINE COMMENT Public Comment · 9 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF ONLINE COMMENT Public Comment · 9 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF ONLINE COMMENT Public Comment · 9 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF CANAL & RIVER TRUST Consultee Reply · 5 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF NETWORK RAIL Consultee Reply · 5 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF NATIONAL GAS TRANSMISSION Consultee Reply · 5 Mar 2026 View ↗

Other documents 31

PDF EOT Case Officer Correspondence · 5 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF EP - AIR QUALITY Supporting Report · 13 May 2026 View ↗ PDF FRA Supporting Report · 1 May 2026 View ↗ PDF FRA Supporting Report · 1 May 2026 View ↗ PDF FRA Supporting Report · 1 May 2026 View ↗ PDF FRA Supporting Report · 1 May 2026 View ↗ PDF FRA Supporting Report · 1 May 2026 View ↗ PDF WEB PRESS NOTICE Supporting Report · 5 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF _NW-SUDS-PRO-FORMA - NORTH LEIGH Supporting Report · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 14-010-R2_NLP PHASE 1A2_PHASE II GEOENVIRONMENTAL SITE INVESTIGATION REPORT - JA Supporting Report · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 14-010-R2_NLP PHASE 1A2_PHASE II GEOENVIRONMENTAL SITE INVESTIGATION REPORT - JA Supporting Report · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 14-010-R2_NLP PHASE 1A2_PHASE II GEOENVIRONMENTAL SITE INVESTIGATION REPORT - JA Supporting Report · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 18-177-R4-1 - REMEDIATION STRATEGY - NLP PHASE 2 - FEB 2026_PART1 Supporting Report · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 18-177-R4-1 - REMEDIATION STRATEGY - NLP PHASE 2 - FEB 2026_PART2 Supporting Report · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 18-177-R4-1 - REMEDIATION STRATEGY - NLP PHASE 2 - FEB 2026_PART3 Supporting Report · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 18-177-R4-1 - REMEDIATION STRATEGY - NLP PHASE 2 - FEB 2026_PART4 Supporting Report · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 18-722-R1-1_NLP 1BNW_SITE CHARACTERISATION AND REMEDIATION STRATEGY - JAN 2026(4 Supporting Report · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 18-722-R1-1_NLP 1BNW_SITE CHARACTERISATION AND REMEDIATION STRATEGY - JAN 2026(4 Supporting Report · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 18-722-R2-1_NLP PHASE 1BNW WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RECOVERY STRATEGY - JAN 2026(406 Supporting Report · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 18-723-R1-1_NLP PHASE 1BNE - SITE CHARACTERISATION REMEDIATION STRATEGY - JAN 20 Supporting Report · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 42168_20 RM4 COVERING LETTER 18_02_2026_REDACTED Supporting Report · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF ERAP LTD 2025-394 NORTH LEIGH PARK HABITAT CREATION AND LMP APPENDIX 2 FIGURE 1 Supporting Report · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF ERAP LTD 2025-394 NORTH LEIGH PARK HABITAT CREATION AND LMP APPENDIX 2 FIGURE 2 Supporting Report · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF ERAP LTD 2025-394 NORTH LEIGH PARK HABITAT CREATION AND LMP APPENDIX 2 FIGURE 3 Supporting Report · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF ERAP LTD 2025-394 NORTH LEIGH PARK HABITAT CREATION AND LMP APPENDIX 2 FIGURE 4 Supporting Report · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF ERAP LTD 2025-394 NORTH LEIGH PARK HABITAT CREATION AND LMP APPENDIX 2 FIGURE 5 Supporting Report · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF ERAP LTD 2025-394 NORTH LEIGH PARK HABITAT CREATION AND LMP APPENDIX 2 FIGURE 6 Supporting Report · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF ERAP LTD 2025-394 NORTH LEIGH PARK HABITAT CREATION AND LMP APPENDIX 2 FIGURE 7 Supporting Report · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF ERAP LTD 2025-394 NORTH LEIGH PARK HABITAT CREATION AND LMP APPENDIX 2 FIGURE 8 Supporting Report · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF ERAP LTD 2025-394 NORTH LEIGH PARK HABITAT CREATION AND LMP COND 13_16.02.26 Supporting Report · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF NLP CEMP FEB 2026 Supporting Report · 24 Feb 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Wigan
Application type
Major Reserved Matters
Postcode
WN7 5GG
Received
18 Feb 2026
Validated
24 Feb 2026
Ward
Leigh West
Parish
Leigh Township
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
26 May 2026
Agent
Lichfields

Consultation & key dates

Neighbours
4 Mar 2026
Consultation
25 Jun 2026
Comments by
16 Jul 2026
Press notice
12 Mar 2026
Env. assessment
No
Wigan
Planning Authority Score
1.7/10
Poor
#276 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Major dwellings

Wigan is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #235 out of 292. 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%) #182 of 292
87%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #231 of 292
51%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #235 of 292
59%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #263 of 292
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