Atherton North planning approval rate
Atherton North ward in Wigan has a 89.2% approval rate based on 65 planning decisions. Wigan overall: 89.1%.
Last updated: September 2026
89.2%
ward approval rate
65
Decisions
58
Approved
7
Refused
89.1%
Wigan average
Atherton North is broadly in line with the Wigan average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Atherton North compares
Atherton North ward
89.2%
Wigan overall
89.1%
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Recent decisions in Atherton North
Installation of roof mounted solar panels and 2 EV charging points · Thu 03 Sep 2026
Two storey side/rear extension and single storey rear extension, along with bay · Tue 14 Jul 2026
Single storey rear extension projecting 7.87 metres, height to the eaves 2.42 me · Mon 13 Jul 2026
Single storey rear extension together with extension and alteration to rear dorm · Thu 09 Jul 2026
Relocation of Traffic bus shelter with internally illuminated double-sided paper · Wed 10 Jun 2026
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