Orrell planning approval rate
Orrell ward in Wigan has a 89.1% approval rate based on 258 planning decisions. Wigan overall: 88.5%.
Last updated: August 2026
89.1%
ward approval rate
258
Decisions
230
Approved
28
Refused
88.5%
Wigan average
Orrell is broadly in line with the Wigan average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Orrell compares
Orrell ward
89.1%
Wigan overall
88.5%
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Recent decisions in Orrell
Single storey rear extension together with replacement window to rear following · Tue 11 Aug 2026
T1 Lime - Crown lift to 5m to clear structures in neighbouring garden and garage · Thu 30 Jul 2026
Single storey extension to side and rear together with external alterations to f · Thu 30 Jul 2026
Part single storey, part two storey extension to side and rear together with new · Mon 20 Jul 2026
Single storey front extension, single storey rear extension and external alterat · Fri 10 Jul 2026
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