Lavenham planning approval rate
Lavenham ward in Babergh Mid Suffolk has a 91.4% approval rate based on 818 planning decisions. Babergh Mid Suffolk overall: 86.6%.
Last updated: September 2026
91.4%
ward approval rate
818
Decisions
748
Approved
70
Refused
86.6%
Babergh Mid Suffolk average
Lavenham sits slightly above the Babergh Mid Suffolk average, with a 4.8 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Lavenham compares
Lavenham ward
91.4%
Babergh Mid Suffolk overall
86.6%
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Recent decisions in Lavenham
Application for Outline Planning Permission (Access to be considered all other m · Fri 25 Sep 2026
Householder Application - Demolition and replacement of existing conservatory wi · Fri 18 Sep 2026
Householder Application - Repair and refurbish thatch roof following fire damage · Thu 10 Sep 2026
Application for Listed Building Consent - Repair and refurbish thatch roof follo · Thu 10 Sep 2026
Householder Application - Erection of a single storey rear extension and alterat · Thu 03 Sep 2026
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