Premises licences
Below are details of the pending applications the Council's Licensing Section have received in respect of the following application types:
- New Premises Licences/Club Premises Certificates
- Variation of an Existing Premises Licences/Club Premises Certificates (including minor variations)
- Review of an Existing Premises Licences/Club Premises Certificates.
Making representations
Any person can make representations or comments to the Licensing Section in respect of the following applications. Comments may be positive or negative, but can only be considered ‘relevant’ if they relate to one or more of the following Licensing Objectives:
- Prevention of Crime and Disorder
- Public Safety
- Prevention of Public Nuisance
- Protection of Children from Harm.
If you wish to submit representations in respect of any of the applications listed below they must be received by the Licensing Section by the 'Closing Date' listed for that particular application. Representations received after this date cannot by law be accepted. Representations must be in writing and include the full name and address of the person or persons making the representation.
Please be aware that the Licensing Act 2003 requires us to send copies of all representations to the applicant or the applicant’s representative.
Pending Applications
The Open Inn
96 Standishgate, Wigan, WN1 1XA
Applicant: The Open Inn (Micro Bar) Ltd
Application Type: New Premises Application
The application is to provide the following:
- Live Music (Indoors) Friday - Sunday 17:00 to 23:00
- Recorded Music (Indoors) Monday - Thursday 10:00 to 00:00, Friday 10:00 to 01:30, Saturday 10:00 to 02:30 and Sunday 10:00 to 01:30
- Sale of Alcohol (On & Off the Premises): Monday - Thursday 10:00 to 00:00, Friday 10:00 to 01:00, Saturday 10:00 to 02:00 and Sunday 10:00 to 01:00
- Hours of Opening: Monday - Thursday 10:00 to 00:30, Friday 10:00 to 01:30, Saturday 10:00 to 02:30 and Sunday 10:00 to 01:30
Closing date for the receipt of representations: 21/11/2025.
NEW PRL (NAME NOT YET KNOWN)
17 Millers Lane, Platt Bridge Wigan
Applicant: Parthipan Selvaratnam
Application Type: New Premises Application
The application is to provide the following:
- Sale of Alcohol (OFF the Premises): Monday - Saturday: 08:00 to 23:00, Sunday: 09:00 to 22:00
- Hours of Opening: Monday - Sunday: 07:00 to 23:00.
Closing date for the receipt of representations: 10/11/2025.
Merly's Tea Room
"Dam House", Astley Hall Drive, Tyldesley, Manchester, M29 7TX
Applicant: Merlys Kitchen CIC
Application Type: New Premises Application
The application is to provide the following:
- Live Music (Indoors and Outdoors) Monday - Sunday 09:00 to 23:00
- Recorded Music (Indoors and Outdoors) Monday - Sunday 09:00 to 23:00
- Sale of Alcohol (On & Off the Premises): Monday - Sunday 09:00 to 23:00
- Hours of Opening: Monday - Sunday 09:00 to 23:30.
Closing date for the receipt of representations: 07/11/2025.
Simply Thai Wigan
21 Hallgate, Wigan WN1 1LR
Applicant: DT Wigan Limited
Application Type: New Premises Application
The application is to provide the following:
- Recorded Music (Indoors): Monday - Sunday 11:00 to 23:30
- Sale of Alcohol (On the Premises): Monday - Sunday 11:00 to 23:30
- Hours of Opening: Monday - Sunday 11:00 to 00:00.
Closing date for the receipt of representations: 31/10/2025.
Co-op Late Shop
Church Lane, Lowton, Warrington WA3 2RZ
Applicant: Co-Operative Group Food Ltd
Application Type: Minor Variation Application
The application is to provide the following: Minor alterations to the store layout. These changes can be be viewed by contacting the licensing team.
Closing date for the receipt of representations: 30/10/2025.
Godfather Kebab House
82-84 Wigan Lane, Wigan, WN1
Application Type: Review of Existing Premises Licence PRL/N0247
The application is made by the Home Office - Immigration Enforcement.
The application is made on the grounds that the licence holder is failing to uphold the licensing objective, prevention of crime and disorder, as illegal working has been identified at the premises. The application seeks the revocation of the premises licence.
Closing date for the receipt of representations: 27/10/2025.