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Leigh Central And Higher Folds planning approval rate

Leigh Central And Higher Folds ward in Wigan has a 84.6% approval rate based on 91 planning decisions. Wigan overall: 88.5%.

Last updated: August 2026

84.6%
ward approval rate
91
Decisions
77
Approved
14
Refused
88.5%
Wigan average

Leigh Central And Higher Folds is 3.9 percentage points below the Wigan average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.

How Leigh Central And Higher Folds compares

Leigh Central And Higher Folds ward (91 decided)
84.6%
Wigan overall (5,618 decided)
88.5%
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Recent decisions in Leigh Central And Higher Folds

External alterations including new full height entrance following demolition of · Fri 24 Jul 2026
Approved
T1 Mountain Ash Crown reduction by 3 metres and 1 metre reduction on left sideT2 · Tue 21 Jul 2026
Approved
Change of use of first floor to create new single flat (Use Class C3), retaining · Fri 17 Jul 2026
Approved
Conversion of bungalow to a two storey dwelling house, alterations to fenestrati · Fri 17 Jul 2026
Approved
Single storey extension to rear together with render to rear and new window at f · Mon 13 Jul 2026
Approved

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