Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council— Planning Applications & Local Information
Metropolitan Borough Council • North West
Council Information
- Council Type
- Metropolitan Borough Council
- Region / Nation
- North West
- Website
- https://www.wigan.gov.uk
Planning Statistics
18
Conservation Areas
804
Listed Buildings
56
Brownfield Sites
364
Tree Preservation Orders
Planning Permission in Wigan
Planning permission rules in Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council follow national legislation. The council applies the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) alongside local policies in their development plan. Use these guides to find out whether your project needs permission.
How to Apply for Planning Permission
The application process for Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council follows the standard national procedure. Our step-by-step guide covers everything from pre-application advice to decision timelines.
Read the full guide →Conservation Areas in Wigan
Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council has 18 designated conservation areas where stricter planning controls apply.
Planning FAQs — Wigan
Key Data
- Listed Buildings
- 804
- Conservation Areas
- 18
- Brownfield Sites
- 56
- Tree Preservation Orders
- 364
- Article 4 Directions
- 6