Rear extensions in Wigan
2,217 applications since 2020. 1,582 approved and 201 refused. Refused: about 1 in 9 here, about 1 in 7 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 9 November 2026.
Without planning permission
- Up to 3 m deep on a terrace or semi, 4 m on a detached house
- Up to 6 m or 8 m through the neighbour-consultation route, not on protected land
- No higher than 4 m, and eaves no higher than 3 m within 2 m of a boundary
- Together with other buildings, no more than half the garden and grounds
- Materials similar in appearance to the house
England, houses only. Flats, listed buildings, conservation areas and Article 4 directions change this. The full rules.
Year by year
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 283 | 171 | 26 |
| 2025 | 326 | 234 | 47 |
| 2024 | 360 | 262 | 54 |
| 2023 | 293 | 212 | 32 |
| 2022 | 265 | 193 | 9 |
| 2021 | 414 | 319 | 22 |
| 2020 | 276 | 191 | 11 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton | 5,611 | 822 | about 1 in 8 |
| Chorley | 9,514 | 652 | about 1 in 16 |
| Salford | 0 | 0 | none |
| St Helens | 1,638 | 58 | about 1 in 29 |
| West Lancashire | 1,427 | 287 | about 1 in 6 |