Anglers’ car park at Wayfarer Restaurant, Parbold, Wigan

“PROPOSAL: Retrospective change of use of agricultural land to form a car park for anglers from the Prince Albert Angling Society, who have fishing rights on the adjacent River Douglas.”

“To advise Planning Committee on an application which seeks the retrospective permission for the change of use of agricultural land to form a car park for anglers who have fishing rights to the adjacent River Douglas.”

“The application site relates to the Wayfarer Restaurant and is located to the south of Alder Lane. The siting of development is located within an agricultural field and is situated to the east of the existing Wayfarer Restaurant and associated car park.”

“The proposed car park measures approximately 700m 2 and features a total of 20 car parking spaces that reflect the available fishing spots. The car park will be accessed directly from the existing car park associated with the Wayfarer Restaurant and utilise the existing access off Alder Lane.”

“LCC Highways (25/07/2025) – LCC Highways does not have any objections regarding the proposal and are of the opinion that the proposed development will not have a significant impact on highway safety, capacity or amenity in the immediate vicinity of the site.”

“MEAS (09/09/2025) – No objection subject to conditions. Requested Natural England is consulted prior to determination due to the development sited within the Natural England SSSI Impact Risk Zone (IRZ) (September 2025).”

“The application received 3 letters from Parbold Parish Council and other residents.”

“The letters objected to the planning application, raising concerns including; - The cumulative developments and events hosted at The Wayfarer - Whether the car park would truly be associated with the Angling Society - Flooding and Drainage of the site - Impact on the Green Belt and Visual Amenity - Impact on the Conservation Area - Impact on food supply - Impact on Ecology…”

“The Assistant Director of Planning and Regulatory Services submitted a report on planning application 2025/0587/FUL relating to Wayfarer, 1-5 Alder Lane, Parbold.”

“RESOLVED: That planning application 2025/0587/FUL be approved subject to conditions as set out in the report, and additional car parking management condition to be agreed with Chairperson.”

“The materials to be used on the external surfaces of the development (brickwork, cladding and roofing materials along with materials used in any hard surface) shall be outlined on the following plans and documents:”

“No excavated materials/overburden produced because of the construction of the car park shall be placed within the floodplain and no existing ground levels shall be raised. The existing ground levels to be maintained for lifetime of the proposed development.”