Brentwood West planning approval rate
Brentwood West ward in Brentwood has a 82.4% approval rate based on 706 planning decisions. Brentwood overall: 79.4%.
Last updated: September 2026
82.4%
ward approval rate
706
Decisions
582
Approved
124
Refused
79.4%
Brentwood average
Brentwood West sits slightly above the Brentwood average, with a 3.0 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Brentwood West compares
Brentwood West ward
82.4%
Brentwood overall
79.4%
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Recent decisions in Brentwood West
Single storey rear extension and alterations to fenestration. · Fri 25 Sep 2026
Non material amendment to application 26/00451/HHA (Part single storey, part two · Wed 16 Sep 2026
JOINT APPLICATION - Construction of a single-storey rear extension, including a · Mon 14 Sep 2026
Demolition of garage and shed. Construction of two storey side extension, single · Fri 31 Jul 2026
Front and rear extensions to incorporate rebuilding of the existing entrance and · Tue 28 Jul 2026
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