Cineworld The Loom Derby Street Leigh WN7 4BA Data via plota.co.uk

A/26/100263/FULL - Full Details Approved

Proposal

Change of use of existing building from a cinema (Sui Generis) to retail (Use Class E) with external alterations to the building including roller shutters and fenestration, creation of new service yard replacing existing parking area to side Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
5 Jan 2026
Validated
20 Feb 2026
Consultation
25 Feb 2026
Approved
15 Jun 2026

Approved on 15 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 24 Jul 2026

Documents 38

Plans & drawings 20

PDF FENCING PLAN AMENDED Plans and Drawings · 15 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF AMENDED PLAN PROPOSED ELEVATIONS Plans and Drawings · 3 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF AMENDED PLAN PROPOSED GROUND FLOOR PLAN Plans and Drawings · 3 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF AMENDED PLAN PROPOSED SITE PLAN Plans and Drawings · 3 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF AMENDED PLAN PROPOSED ELEVATIONS Plans and Drawings · 3 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF FENCING PLAN Superseded Document · 3 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 21675-THPM-XX-XX-DR-A-0200B-LOCATION PLAN Location Plan · 20 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 21675-THPM-XX-XX-DR-A-0201B-EXISTING SITE PLAN Plans and Drawings · 20 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 21675-THPM-XX-XX-DR-A-0207M-PROPOSED SITE PLAN Plans and Drawings · 20 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 21675-SF-XX-XX-DR-L-0001 P02 LANDSCAPE PROPOSALS Plans and Drawings · 2 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF 21675-THPM-XX-XX-DR-A-0202-EXISTING GROUND FLOOR PLAN Plans and Drawings · 2 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF 21675-THPM-XX-XX-DR-A-0203-EXISTING FIRST FLOOR PLAN Plans and Drawings · 2 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF 21675-THPM-XX-XX-DR-A-0204-EXISTING ELEVATIONS Plans and Drawings · 2 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF 21675-THPM-XX-XX-DR-A-0205-EXSITING ELEVATIONS Plans and Drawings · 2 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF 21675-THPM-XX-XX-DR-A-0206-EXISTING ROOF PLAN Plans and Drawings · 2 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF 21675-THPM-XX-XX-DR-A-0208C-PROPOSED GROUND FLOOR PLAN Plans and Drawings · 2 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF 21675-THPM-XX-XX-DR-A-0209C-PROPOSED FIRST FLOOR PLAN Superseded Document · 2 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF 21675-THPM-XX-XX-DR-A-0210B_PROPOSED ELEVATIONS Plans and Drawings · 2 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF 21675-THPM-XX-XX-DR-A-0211A-PROPOSED ELEVATIONS Plans and Drawings · 2 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF 21675-THPM-XX-XX-DR-A-0212-PROPOSED ROOF PLAN Plans and Drawings · 2 Jan 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Wigan
Application type
Full Details
Postcode
WN7 4BA
Received
5 Jan 2026
Validated
20 Feb 2026
Ward
Leigh Central And Higher Folds
Parish
Leigh Township
Case officer
Show
Target decision
17 Apr 2026
Decision
Approved with Conditions
Decision date
15 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Savills

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-13914154
Neighbours
17 Mar 2026
Consultation
25 Feb 2026
Env. assessment
No
Wigan
Planning Authority Score
2/10
Poor
#273 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Wigan is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #216 out of 296. The council extends the time limit on 57% 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, the year to March 2026
85%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #213 of 296
87%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #236 of 296
54%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #216 of 296
57%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #262 of 296
70%
Minor dwellings approved
69 decided (1-9 homes)
94%
Major dwellings approved
16 decided (10+ homes)
60%
Change of use approved
50 decided
708
Total decisions
109 refused in the year to March 2026