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
Lidl Great Britain Limited
Preston Road, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0JF
Applicant: Lidl Great Britain Limited
Application Type: Minor Variation Application
The application is to change the following:
- Changes to current the layout plan. No changes are being sought to the current times, conditions or activities currently permitted.
Closing date for the receipt of representations: 02/01/2026.
The Belfast
8-10 King Street, WN1 1BS
Applicant: Belfast Wigan Limited
Application Type: Variation Application
The application is to change the following:
- Vary the licensable hours for Regulated Entertainment and Supply of Alcohol (on and off the premises) to start at 10:00am and end at 03:00am
- Removal of some existing conditions, with the addition of replacement conditions. Contact the Licensing Team to see the full application.
Closing date for the receipt of representations: 09/01/2026.
Khurmi's Off Licence
21 Heath Street, Golborne, Warrington
Applicant: Khermi's Plus Ltd
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 to Sunday 08:00 to 23:00.
Closing date for the receipt of representations: 07/01/2026.
Shantibag
Unit 3, Westward House, Wigan, WN1 1LP
Applicant: S T R Indian Ltd
Application Type: New Premises Application
The application is to provide the following:
- Late Night Refreshment (Indoors): Monday - Sunday: 23:00 - 00:00
- Sale of Alcohol (on the Premises): Monday - Sunday: 16:00 - 00:00
- Hours of Opening: Monday - Sunday: 16:00 - 00:00
Closing date for the receipt of representations: 06/01/2026.
Poachers Arms
71 Holmes House Avenue, Winstanley, Wigan, WN3 6JA
Applicant: Marston's PLC
Application Type: Variation Application
The application is to provide the following:
The application seeks to vary the premises licence following refurbishment. The application seeks Internal changes including reducing the bar size, creating a corridor, relocating machines, and redecorating. External changes are to include adding a terrace patio, an extended area near the kitchen and a including a temporary external bar. The Application also seeks to include Licensable activities in external areas.
The activities include the following:
Sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises Late-night refreshment Recorded music and Live music between Friday & Saturday: Until 00:00 hours and Sunday to Thursday: Until 23:00 hours.
Closing date for the receipt of representations: 09/01/2026.