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Leigh South planning approval rate

Leigh South ward in Wigan has a 90.0% approval rate based on 281 planning decisions. Wigan overall: 88.6%.

Last updated: June 2026

90.0%
ward approval rate
281
Decisions
253
Approved
28
Refused
88.6%
Wigan average

Leigh South is broadly in line with the Wigan average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.

How Leigh South compares

Leigh South ward (281 decided)
90.0%
Wigan overall (5,457 decided)
88.6%
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Recent decisions in Leigh South

Single storey wrap around extension to side and rear · Thu 04 Jun 2026
Approved
Single storey rear extension · Wed 03 Jun 2026
Approved
Front Garden T1 Remove branches and limbs shown on photoRear Garden T2 Judas tre · Wed 27 May 2026
Approved
Installation of internally illuminated fascia sign to front following removal of · Wed 27 May 2026
Approved
New entrance at first floor to rear to facilitate entrance to flat and external · Fri 22 May 2026
Approved

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