Purpose

This report
provides an update on Sites of Biological Importance (SBI)
designations within the borough. SBI’s are subject to a
review process by the Greater Manchester Ecology Unit on behalf of
the ten councils in Greater Manchester, including Wigan. This
update relates to the latest available review which was undertaken
in 2021.

Decision

The Portfolio Holder for Planning,
Environmental Services and Transport approves the changes to the
register of Sites of Biological Importance so that they can be
taken into consideration for planning purposes.