Rear extensions are the bread and butter of UK planning — and one of the most common reasons homeowners face a refusal. Here's what 590 real decisions tell us about rear extension outcomes in Wigan.
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Rear extensions sit in the middle of the pack nationally. They're common enough that councils have clear precedent — but that cuts both ways. If your neighbours have been refused, that precedent works against you too.
| # | Ward | Decisions | Approved | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Astley | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 2 | Standish With Langtree | 8 | 7 | 87.5% |
| 3 | Wigan Central | 5 | 4 | 80.0% |
| 4 | Wigan West | 5 | 4 | 80.0% |
A rear extension has a 100.0% approval rate in Astley but just 80.0% in Wigan West.
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Not all applications are treated equally. Here's how rear extensions stack up against other common projects in Wigan.
| Type | Decisions | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Conservatory | 232 | 94.8% |
| Rear Extension | 590 | 91.5% |
| Garage / Parking | 783 | 90.2% |
| Extension (General) | 589 | 90.0% |
| Wraparound Extension | 70 | 90.0% |
| Flat Conversion | 39 | 89.7% |
| Side Extension | 288 | 89.2% |
| Outbuilding | 155 | 89.0% |
| Loft Conversion | 42 | 88.1% |
| Dormer | 337 | 85.8% |
| New Build | 223 | 84.3% |
| Change of Use (Residential) | 338 | 84.0% |
| Hip-to-Gable Conversion | 34 | 76.5% |
| Front Extension | 21 | 76.2% |
| HMO | 50 | 74.0% |
50 rear extension applications in Wigan have been refused since 2020. Many of those homeowners had already paid for drawings and application fees. A £79 report shows you what gets approved — and what gets refused — near your property.
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