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Pemberton planning approval rate

Pemberton ward in Wigan has a 80.0% approval rate based on 60 planning decisions. Wigan overall: 89.1%.

Last updated: September 2026

80.0%
ward approval rate
60
Decisions
48
Approved
12
Refused
89.1%
Wigan average

Pemberton is 9.1 percentage points below the Wigan average, placing it among the stricter wards in Wigan. Checking what gets approved nearby before applying is particularly important here.

How Pemberton compares

Pemberton ward (60 decided)
80.0%
Wigan overall (4,527 decided)
89.1%
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Recent decisions in Pemberton

Refurbishment of existing artificial grass pitch; replacement of 15m high floodl · Wed 12 Aug 2026
Approved
Installation of canopy to North West elevation, alterations to fenestration incl · Mon 06 Jul 2026
Approved
Single storey extension to front with canopy, part two storey, part first floor · Fri 03 Jul 2026
Approved
Conversion of an existing detached garage into a granny annexe incidental to the · Fri 05 Jun 2026
Approved
Part two storey part single storey side extension · Thu 04 Jun 2026
Approved

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