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Pilgrims Hatch planning approval rate

Pilgrims Hatch ward in Brentwood has a 77.5% approval rate based on 666 planning decisions. Brentwood overall: 83.8%.

Last updated: March 2026

77.5%
ward approval rate
666
Decisions
516
Approved
150
Refused
83.8%
Brentwood average

Pilgrims Hatch is 6.3 percentage points below the Brentwood average, placing it among the stricter wards in Brentwood. Checking what gets approved nearby before applying is particularly important here.

How Pilgrims Hatch compares

Pilgrims Hatch ward (666 decided)
77.5%
Brentwood overall (11,640 decided)
83.8%
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Recent decisions in Pilgrims Hatch

Single storey rear extension · Fri 27 Feb 2026
Approved
Demolition of existing buildings and structures, and the erection of nine dwelli · Fri 27 Feb 2026
Approved
Construction of entrance porch · Fri 20 Feb 2026
Approved
Construction of detached carport. Extensions and alterations to the dwellinghous · Fri 09 Jan 2026
Approved
Demolition of derelict cottage and outbuildings, construction of 2 x three bedro · Fri 02 Jan 2026
Refused

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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 11,640 decisions.

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