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Ashton In Makerfield South planning approval rate

Ashton In Makerfield South ward in Wigan has a 93.4% approval rate based on 91 planning decisions. Wigan overall: 88.6%.

Last updated: June 2026

93.4%
ward approval rate
91
Decisions
85
Approved
6
Refused
88.6%
Wigan average

Ashton In Makerfield South sits slightly above the Wigan average, with a 4.8 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.

How Ashton In Makerfield South compares

Ashton In Makerfield South ward (91 decided)
93.4%
Wigan overall (5,457 decided)
88.6%
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Recent decisions in Ashton In Makerfield South

T1 sycamore crown lift to 5m on garden side. Remove two lowest limbs extending o · Wed 17 Jun 2026
Approved
Single storey side extension · Mon 15 Jun 2026
Approved
First floor front extension · Thu 14 May 2026
Approved
Single storey side/rear extension following demolition of conservatory · Fri 01 May 2026
Approved
Two storey extension to side with dormer to rear · Mon 13 Apr 2026
Approved

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