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
Tippings Arms
115 Poolstock Lane, Wigan, WN3 5HL
Applicant: Benny Nilsen
Application Type: New Premises Application
The application is to provide the following:
- Regulated Entertainment: Live Music, Monday - Sunday: 19:00 - 22:00. Recorded Music, Monday - Sunday: 13:00 - 23:00
- Sale of Alcohol (On the Premises): Sunday - Wednesday: 12:00 - 22:30 and Thursday - Saturday: 12:00 - 23:30
- Hours of Opening: Sunday - Wednesday: 12:00 - 23:00 and Thursday - Saturday: 12:00 - 00:00
Closing Date for the Receipt of Representations: 03/09/2025.
Babar Elephant and Ivory Lounge
190 Upholland Road, Billinge, Wigan WN5 7DJ
Applicant: Concept Bars & Restaurants Limited
Application Type: New Premises Application
The application is to provide the following:
- Extension of Licensable Area (Additional Bar)
- Addition of Live Music (Indoors)
Closing Date for the Receipt of Representations: 29/08/2025.
Top Shop
53 Gerard Street, Ashton In Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 9AG
Applicant: Shak Saber
Application Type: New Premises Application
The application is to provide the following:
- Sale of Alcohol (Off the Premises): Monday - Sunday 08:00 - 23:00.
- Hours of Opening: Monday - Sunday 06:00 - 01:00.
Closing Date for the Receipt of Representations: 25/08/2025.
Parsonage
"Parsonage Retail Park", Leighbrook Way, Leigh WN7 5AR
Applicant: Green King Brewing and Retailing Limited
Application Type: Minor Variation Application
The application is to provide the following:
- To vary the licensing plan for refurbishment works, including minor changes to the bar servery (removal of RHS section), removal of the ice cream area, and a sliding door divider.
Closing Date for the Receipt of Representations: 15/08/2025
Subway
Unit 1B, Parsonage Retail Park, Parsonage Way, Leigh, WN7 5SJ
Applicant: Hassan Halwani
Application Type: New Premises Application
The application is to provide the following:
- Late Night Refreshment: Monday - Sunday 23:00 - 05:00.
Closing Date for the Receipt of Representations: 13/08/2025.