Wigan West planning approval rate
Wigan West ward in Wigan has a 80.0% approval rate based on 150 planning decisions. Wigan overall: 89.1%.
Last updated: September 2026
80.0%
ward approval rate
150
Decisions
120
Approved
30
Refused
89.1%
Wigan average
Wigan West 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 Wigan West compares
Wigan West ward
80.0%
Wigan overall
89.1%
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Recent decisions in Wigan West
Single storey rear extension with alterations to outbuilding · Thu 18 Jun 2026
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✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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