Atherton North planning approval rate
Atherton North ward in Wigan has a 85.7% approval rate based on 35 planning decisions. Wigan overall: 89.6%.
Last updated: April 2026
85.7%
ward approval rate
35
Decisions
30
Approved
5
Refused
89.6%
Wigan average
Atherton North is 3.9 percentage points below the Wigan average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Atherton North compares
Atherton North ward
85.7%
Wigan overall
89.6%
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Recent decisions in Atherton North
Single storey side/rear extension with external alterations and incorporating st · Fri 05 Dec 2025
Erection of one detached dwellinghouse with associated works · Wed 23 Jul 2025
Alterations to first floor side roof removing dormer window and adding pitched r · Mon 07 Jul 2025
Two storey extension to side with single storey side addition following demoliti · Mon 07 Jul 2025
Single storey to rear · Fri 04 Jul 2025
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✓ Common refusal reasons in Wigan
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✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 4,758 decisions.