Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Wigan

Wigan approved 77.4% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 429 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

77.4%

change of use (residential) approval rate

429

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

332

Approved

Refused

88.6%

Wigan overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Wigan average (88.6%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Wigan

Change of Use (Residential) (429 decided)

77.4%

Wigan all applications (5,457 decided)

88.6%

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