Change of use applications in Wigan

There were 43 change of use applications in Wigan in the last 12 months. 8 involve HMOs. Of the 17 decided so far, 10 were approved. Change of use covers conversions between planning use classes: shops to flats, offices to homes, houses to HMOs or care homes.

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A/26/101156/LUCP 1 Jul 2026 Registered

18 Brindlehurst Drive Tyldesley Manchester M29 7NG

Certificate of lawful development for proposed Change of use from a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a childrens care home for up to 1 child (Use Class...

Lawful Use Certificate Proposed Wigan 1 Jul 2026
A/26/101097/FULL 19 Jun 2026 Registered

251 Chapel Street Leigh WN7 2AP

Change of use of an existing five-bedroom Class C3 dwellinghouse to a five-bedroom Class C3(b) Mother and Child Supported Accommodation Service for yo...

Full Details Wigan 19 Jun 2026
A/26/101089/FULL 16 Jun 2026 Registered

31 And 31A Astley Street Tyldesley Manchester

Change of use of part of rear garden area of 31 Astley Street, to provide an external seating area associated with the existing coffee shop at 31A, to...

Full Details Wigan 16 Jun 2026
A/26/101026/FULL 4 Jun 2026 Registered

49 Fulbeck Avenue Wigan WN3 5QN

Change of use from single dwelling (Use Class C3) to a childrens residential home for up to 3 children (Use Class C2)

Full Details Wigan 4 Jun 2026
A/26/101029/FULL 3 Jun 2026 Registered

233-233A Chapel Street Leigh WN7 2AP

Conversion of a dog grooming salon (Sui Generis) with accommodation above to a barbers shop (Use Class E) with self-contained flat above (Use Class C3...

Full Details Wigan 3 Jun 2026
A/26/101008/FULL 2 Jun 2026 Registered

2 Mabel Street Wigan WN5 9EJ

Change of use from a 4 bed dwelling house (Use Class C3) into a 4 bed HMO for 4 occupants (Use Class C4) (Retrospective application)

Full Details Wigan 2 Jun 2026
A/26/100989/LUCP 1 Jun 2026 Registered

570 Ormskirk Road Wigan WN5 9JX

Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed change of use from a 3-bedroom dwelling (Use Class C3(a)) to supported living accommodation for up to 3...

Lawful Use Certificate Proposed Wigan 1 Jun 2026
A/26/100990/LUCP 1 Jun 2026 Registered

594 Warrington Road Wigan WN3 6QQ

Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed change of use from a 3-bedroom dwelling (Use Class C3(a)) to supported living accommodation for up to 3...

Lawful Use Certificate Proposed Wigan 1 Jun 2026
A/26/100980/PDG 28 May 2026 Registered

20 Leigh Street Wigan WN1 3BE

Change of use to provide a mixed use as a flat at first floor (Use Class C3) retaining office (Use Class E) at ground floor

GPD CLASS G (2015) Wigan 28 May 2026
A/26/100976/LUCP 28 May 2026 Refused

1 Robert Street Platt Bridge Wigan WN2 3TW

Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed change of use from single dwelling (Use Class C3) to a children's residential home for up to 3 children...

Lawful Use Certificate Proposed Wigan 28 May 2026
A/26/100957/FULL 22 May 2026 Refused

36 Bryn Street Ince Wigan WN3 4RX

Change of use from a single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) into a 6 bed, 6 person HMO (Use Class C4) with re-positioning of a first floor window to the ...

Full Details Wigan 22 May 2026
A/26/100929/FULL 14 May 2026 Approved

4 Silk Street Leigh WN7 1AW

Change of use of first floor to create new single flat (Use Class C3), retaining commercial use (Use Class E(a)) at ground floor, together with extern...

Full Details Wigan 14 May 2026
A/26/100916/FULL 12 May 2026 Refused

199 Darlington Street East Wigan WN1 3EA

Change of use from a single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) into a 5 bed, 5 person HMO (Use Class C4) and installation of cycle and bin stores together w...

Full Details Wigan 12 May 2026
A/26/100890/FULL 11 May 2026 Approved

11A Irvine Street Leigh WN7 1ND

Change of use from offices (Use class E(g)(i)) to 2 domestic garages together with alterations to fenestration

Full Details Wigan 11 May 2026
A/26/100906/FULL 11 May 2026 Refused

30 Ellesmere Road Wigan WN5 9LA

Change of use from a 6 bed 6 person House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4) to a 7 Bed 7 person House in Multiple Occupation (sui generis)

Full Details Wigan 11 May 2026
A/26/100884/LUCP 8 May 2026 Registered

55 Springfield Road Wigan WN6 7RA

Certificate of lawful development for a proposed change of use from a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a childrens residential home (Use Class C2) for ...

Lawful Use Certificate Proposed Wigan 8 May 2026
A/26/100851/FULL 1 May 2026 Registered

Raj Gate 391 Orrell Road Orrell Wigan WN5 8QZ

Extension and partial conversion of the existing restaurant to create two smaller units café (Unit 1) and Barbers/Hair Salon (Unit 2) (Use Class E), w...

Full Details Wigan 1 May 2026
A/26/100825/FULL 28 Apr 2026 Registered

290, 290A, 290B, 290C Ormskirk Road Wigan WN5 9DA

To subdivide commercial premises (Use Class E) into 2 separate commercial units (Use Class E), formalising 2 flats at first floor level and external a...

Full Details Wigan 28 Apr 2026
A/26/100801/FULL 22 Apr 2026 Registered

Unit 10 Leeds Street Industrial Estate Leeds Street Wigan WN3 4BW

Change of use of a car showroom (Sui Generis Use) to a Sports Bar (Sui Generis) with external alterations to form new front entrance and fire escape

Full Details Wigan 22 Apr 2026
A/26/100782/FULL 17 Apr 2026 Awaiting decision

6 Haweswater Avenue Ince Wigan WN2 2PH

Change of use from a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a childrens care home for up to 2 children (Use Class C2)

Full Details Wigan 17 Apr 2026
A/26/100742/FULL 9 Apr 2026 Refused

67 Twist Lane Leigh WN7 4BZ

Change of use from a single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) into a 4 bed, 4 person HMO (Use Class C4)

Full Details Wigan 9 Apr 2026
A/26/100480/FULL 19 Feb 2026 Registered

65B Church Street Standish Wigan WN6 0JT

Erection of a two storey/single storey building to be used as a drinking establishment (Sui Generis), with external works, following demolition of exi...

Full Details Wigan 19 Feb 2026
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Frequently asked questions

Do you need planning permission to run an HMO?
A small HMO (3-6 unrelated tenants, Class C4) usually doesn't need planning permission unless the area has an Article 4 direction. Larger HMOs (7+ tenants, 'sui generis') almost always need a full planning application.
What is Class E in planning?
Class E is the flexible commercial use class introduced in September 2020. It covers shops, offices, cafes, restaurants, gyms, clinics, nurseries and light industry. You can change uses freely within Class E without planning permission.
Can you convert offices to flats without planning permission?
Class MA permitted development rights let you convert Class E premises (including offices) to residential (Class C3) via a prior-approval application rather than full planning permission. Limits apply: max 1,500m², not in conservation areas or AONBs without additional consent.
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