Petition · past parliament
Require planning permission for hotels to be used as hostels for asylum seekers.
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
To ensure notification and consultation to inform residents and business with change of use. Standish village, Wigan, already accommodates 200 Asylum seekers in a hotel. Without widespread communication a further hotel, on the outskirts has been designated to house more asylum seekers.
This is a hotel of significant local heritage, in an area of natural beauty, we have been advised the decision is made and there is no reversal. As with any impact on community, land or property use, the locals should have the opportunity to review and be informed and included in any decision. There is no bus route, shops or other amenities and it will not benefit anyone. Our MPs have no voice to the Home Office and this is not fair.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
You may wish to sign this petition which calls for the same action: Require planning permission for hotels to be used as hostels for asylum seekers
Timeline
| 18 Aug 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 22 Aug 2023 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
22 Aug 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.