Premises Licences / Club Premises Certificates

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

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


Running Horses

St James Road, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 7AA

Applicant: Admiral Taverns Piccadilly Limited

Application Type: Minor Variation Application 

The application is to provide the following: Change of layout as shown in the attached plan by way of changes to:

  1. Creating an open plan/bar lounge area by removal of walls and beams to create the desired space - as shown on the plan
  2. Addition of bin store as shown on the proposed plan in the service yard.

Closing date for the receipt of representations: 16/10/2025.


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


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: 24/10/2025


Feast at the Mills

Eckersley Mill, Swan Meadow Road, Wigan, WN3 5BE

Applicant: Heaton 2014 Limited

Application Type: New Premises Application  

The application is to provide the following:

  • Films: Sunday - Thursday: 10:00 to 23:00/Friday - Saturday: 10:00 to 00:00 - (Non-standard Timings Included)
  • Late Night Refreshment: Monday - Sunday: 23:00 to 00:00 - (Non-standard Timings Included)
  • Sale of Alcohol (ON & OFF the Premises): Monday - Sunday: 10:00 to 23:00 - (Non-standard Timings Included)
  • Hours of Opening: Monday - Sunday: 10:00 to 00:00 - (Non-standard Timings Included)

Non-Standard Timings: Christmas Eve 10:00 to 00:00 and from the end time on New Year's Eve through to the start time on New Year's Day.

Closing date for the receipt of representations: 24/10/2025


Genki Market

21 Railway Road, Leigh, WN7 4AA

Applicant: Genki Market Limited

Application Type: New Premises Application  

The application is to provide the following:

  • Sale of Alcohol (OFF the Premises): Monday - Sunday: 10:00 to 20:00
  • Hours of Opening: Monday - Sunday: 10:00 to 20:00

Closing date for the receipt of representations: 21/10/2025.


Premier - Wrightington Street

2a Wrightington Street, Wigan, WN1 2AZ

Applicant: Bwar Shwkree

Application Type: New Premises Application  

The application is to provide the following:

  • Sale of Alcohol (OFF the Premises): Monday - Sunday: 07:00 to 23:00
  • Hours of Opening: Monday - Sunday: 07:00 to 23:00

Closing date for the receipt of representations: 17/10/2025.


AC Lounge

AC Lounge, 1 Flax Mill, 19 Bretherton Row, Wigan, WN1 1LL

Applicant: Colonel Ademi

Application Type: New Premises Application  

The application is to provide the following:

  • Performance of Dance (Indoors), Recorded Music (Indoors), Live Music (Indoors): Monday - Thursday: 10:00 to 01:00/Friday - Sunday: 10:00 to 04:00
    • Non-Standard Timings and Seasonal Variations: 10:00 to 04:00
  • Late Night Refreshment (Indoors): Monday - Thursday: 23:00 to 01:00 / Friday - Sunday: 23:00 to 04:00
  • Sale of Alcohol (ON the Premises): Monday - Thursday: 10:00 to 00:30 / Friday - Sunday: 10:00 to 03:30
    • Non-Standard Timings and Seasonal Variations: 10:00 to 03:30
  • Hours of Opening: Monday - Thursday: 10:00 to 01:00 / Friday - Sunday: 10:00 to 04:00
    • Non-Standard Timings and Seasonal Variations: 10:00 to 04:00

Non-Standard Timings and Seasonal Variations include 24th to 25th December, 27th and 31st December, 5th November, 31st October, Last Monday in August (Bank Holiday), Last and First Monday in May (Bank Holiday).

Closing date for the receipt of representations: 08/10/2025.  


Go Local Express

426-430 Bolton Road, Stubshawcross, Ashton in Makerfield, WN4 8JN

Applicant: Ramshia Rubi Shafiq

Application Type: New Premises Application  

The application is to provide the following:

  • Sale of Alcohol (OFF the Premises): Monday - Sunday: 06:00 to 23:00
  • Hours of Opening: Monday - Sunday: 06:00 to 23:00.

Closing date for the receipt of representations: 08/10/2025.