Atherton South And Lilford planning approval rate
Atherton South And Lilford ward in Wigan has a 79.2% approval rate based on 77 planning decisions. Wigan overall: 89.1%.
Last updated: September 2026
79.2%
ward approval rate
77
Decisions
61
Approved
16
Refused
89.1%
Wigan average
Atherton South And Lilford is 9.9 percentage points below the Wigan average, placing it among the stricter wards in Wigan. Checking what gets approved nearby before applying is particularly important here.
How Atherton South And Lilford compares
Atherton South And Lilford ward
79.2%
Wigan overall
89.1%
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Recent decisions in Atherton South And Lilford
To erect a garage on an existing concrete slab · Fri 24 Jul 2026
Change of use from offices (Use class E(g)(i)) to 2 domestic garages together wi · Fri 10 Jul 2026
Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing rear extension · Fri 22 May 2026
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