Change of use applications in Wigan

There were 86 change of use applications in Wigan in the last 12 months. 11 involve HMOs. Of the 42 decided so far, 23 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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7 Sept 2026 Pending A/26/101429/MAJOR

Leyland Farm Shudehill Road Worsley Manchester M28 1BD

Change of use of agricultural storage barn (The Calf Shed) (Sui Generis) to ancillary residential accommodation (Use Class C3) associated with the exi...

Major application Wigan
2 Sept 2026 Pending A/26/101404/LUCP

103 Sherwood Drive Wigan WN5 9RA

Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed change of use from a domestic dwelling to mixed use as a dwellinghouse (Use Class 3) and Nail Salon (Us...

Lawful Use Certificate Proposed Wigan
27 Aug 2026 Registered A/26/101324/FULL

28 Moor Road Orrell Wigan WN5 8SA

Change of use from a domestic dwelling to mixed use as a dwellinghouse (Use Class 3) and Nail and Lash Salon (Use Class E) following the erection of a...

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27 Aug 2026 Registered A/26/101398/FULL

Land At 287 Chaddock Lane Worsley Manchester M28 1DU

Change of use of land, siting of 2 timber clad containers and erection of wooden chalet to be used as café/food outlet (Use Class E) together with ass...

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20 Aug 2026 Registered A/26/101382/PDQ

Aye Bridge Farm Aye Bridge Road Abram Wigan WN2 5XZ

Change of use of an agricultural storage building to a dwelling (Use Class C3) together with a rear extension and associated external alterations.

GPD Class Q (2015) Wigan
19 Aug 2026 Registered A/26/101265/FULL

4 Springfield Road Wigan WN6 7AT

Change of use of first floor from a flat (Use Class C3) to a hairdressing salon (Use Class E) to form enlargement of existing salon

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13 Aug 2026 Registered A/26/101229/FULL

E1 Hindley Green Business Park Leigh Road Hindley Green Wigan WN2 4TN

Change of use of industrial unit currently under construction (Use Class B2/B8) to use as Veterinary surgery (Use Class E(e)) together with alteration...

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11 Aug 2026 Registered A/26/101174/FULL

25 Wallgate Wigan WN1 1LD

Change of use from a recruitment agency Class E(ii) to a licensed bar with manager accommodation above (sui generis)

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10 Aug 2026 Registered A/26/101193/FULL

The Thomas Burke 20A Leigh Road Leigh WN7 1QR

Change of use of existing car park to form extension to existing beer garden, including erection of new masonry walls, provision of new railings and n...

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7 Aug 2026 Registered A/26/101139/FULL

First And Second Floors Of 53 & 53A Standishgate Wigan WN1 1UP

Change of use of first and second floors to one self-contained dwelling (Use Class C3) together with alterations to fenestration (Retrospective applic...

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6 Aug 2026 Registered A/26/101280/MAJOR

Bandvulc Tyres Ltd Fourmarts Road Wigan

Change of use of waste transfer station for end of life tyres (Sui Generis) to storage and distribution site (Use Class B8)

Major application Wigan
3 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision A/26/101197/LUCP

1A Leader Street Wigan WN1 3JH

Certificate of Lawful Development for the proposed change of use of an existing dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a residential childrens home (Use Clas...

Lawful Use Certificate Proposed Wigan
30 Jul 2026 Registered A/26/101163/FULL

158 Wigan Road Standish Wigan WN6 0AY

Change of use from a domestic dwellinghouse and garage to a mixed use as a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) and hair salon (Use Class E) together with ext...

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29 Jul 2026 Registered A/26/101071/FULL

44-52 Railway Road Leigh WN7 4AT

Change of use to a mixed flexible use comprising a hotel (Class C1) and a house in multiple occupation (39-bedroom 48-person maximum occupancy) (Sui G...

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29 Jul 2026 Withdrawn A/26/101237/LUCP

6 Ling Drive Atherton Manchester M46 9BH

Certificate of lawful development for the proposed use of the existing dwellinghouse (Use Class C3(a)) as a childrens residential home for one child (...

Lawful Use Certificate Proposed Wigan
28 Jul 2026 Registered A/26/101085/FULL

448A Holden Road Leigh WN7 2HU

Change of use from a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a childrens care home for up to 3 children (Use Class C2)

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23 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision A/26/101189/FULL

Fox Chippy 184B Manchester Road Ince Wigan WN2 2EA

Change of use of the ground floor from a Hot Food Takeaway (Sui Generis) to a self-contained flat (Use Class C3)

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22 Jul 2026 Registered A/26/101108/FULL

90 Market Street Hindley Wigan WN2 3AN

Change of use to a hot food takeaway, retention of shopfront, installation of an extraction flue on the rear elevation, and 1.8m high fencing and gate...

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16 Jul 2026 Approved A/26/101115/FULL

Premises At Primrose Street North Tyldesley Manchester M29 8BQ

Proposed change of use from warehouse and distribution centre (Use Class B8) into a MOT station and vehicle workshop (Sui Generis)

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9 Jul 2026 Registered A/26/101057/PDMA

55A Wallgate Wigan WN1 1BE

Prior notification for change of use from an office to a dwelling (Use Class C3)

GPD Class MA Wigan
3 Jul 2026 Registered A/26/101097/FULL

251 Chapel Street Leigh WN7 2AP

Change of use of an existing five-bedroom Class C3 dwellinghouse to a five-bedroom Use Class C2 Mother and Child Supported Accommodation Service for y...

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3 Jul 2026 Registered A/26/101089/FULL

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...

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1 Jul 2026 Registered A/26/101156/LUCP

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
30 Jun 2026 Registered A/26/101029/FULL

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...

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26 Jun 2026 Registered A/26/101026/FULL

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)

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17 Jun 2026 Registered A/26/101008/FULL

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)

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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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