Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Wigan

Wigan approved 76.1% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 444 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

76.1%

change of use (residential) approval rate

444

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

338

Approved

106

Refused

88.5%

Wigan overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Wigan average (88.5%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Wigan

Change of Use (Residential) (444 decided)

76.1%

Wigan all applications (5,618 decided)

88.5%

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