Wigan Central planning approval rate
Wigan Central ward in Wigan has a 86.6% approval rate based on 366 planning decisions. Wigan overall: 88.6%.
Last updated: June 2026
86.6%
ward approval rate
366
Decisions
317
Approved
49
Refused
88.6%
Wigan average
Wigan Central is 2.0 percentage points below the Wigan average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Wigan Central compares
Wigan Central ward
86.6%
Wigan overall
88.6%
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Recent decisions in Wigan Central
Change of use to a mixed use as a dwelling (Use Class C3) and a cattery (Sui Gen · Wed 10 Jun 2026
Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing rear extension and · Thu 21 May 2026
Detached double garage in front garden following removal of retaining wall and d · Tue 19 May 2026
Two storey extension to rear with dormer window, hip to gable roof alteration an · Tue 19 May 2026
Single storey rear extension · Thu 07 May 2026
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