Brentwood South planning approval rate
Brentwood South ward in Brentwood has a 82.4% approval rate based on 754 planning decisions. Brentwood overall: 84.0%.
Last updated: August 2026
82.4%
ward approval rate
754
Decisions
621
Approved
133
Refused
84.0%
Brentwood average
Brentwood South is broadly in line with the Brentwood average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Brentwood South compares
Brentwood South ward
82.4%
Brentwood overall
84.0%
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Recent decisions in Brentwood South
Proposed rear extension, side in fill extension · Fri 31 Jul 2026
Construction of an outbuilding for use as a home office/games room. · Fri 24 Jul 2026
Construction of rear dormer and x2 roof lights to front of property. · Fri 24 Jul 2026
Extend hipped to half hipped roof, add one front dormer and two dormers to the r · Fri 17 Jul 2026
Removal of rear lobby and form a single storey rear extension with new patio and · Fri 10 Jul 2026
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