Windows and doors in Wigan
824 applications since 2020. 603 approved and 86 refused. Refused: about 1 in 8 here, about 1 in 9 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 9 November 2026.
Without planning permission
- Materials and look similar to the existing house
- New upper-floor side windows obscure-glazed and fixed below 1.7 m
England, houses only. Flats, listed buildings, conservation areas and Article 4 directions change this.
Year by year
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 79 | 41 | 8 |
| 2025 | 141 | 103 | 17 |
| 2024 | 160 | 108 | 25 |
| 2023 | 162 | 114 | 23 |
| 2022 | 111 | 88 | 7 |
| 2021 | 103 | 91 | 3 |
| 2020 | 68 | 58 | 3 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton | 1,024 | 143 | about 1 in 8 |
| Chorley | 1,527 | 93 | about 1 in 17 |
| Salford | 0 | 0 | none |
| St Helens | 283 | 19 | about 1 in 16 |
| West Lancashire | 413 | 73 | about 1 in 7 |