Pilgrims Hatch planning approval rate
Pilgrims Hatch ward in Brentwood has a 76.9% approval rate based on 705 planning decisions. Brentwood overall: 79.4%.
Last updated: September 2026
76.9%
ward approval rate
705
Decisions
542
Approved
163
Refused
79.4%
Brentwood average
Pilgrims Hatch is 2.5 percentage points below the Brentwood average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Pilgrims Hatch compares
Pilgrims Hatch ward
76.9%
Brentwood overall
79.4%
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Recent decisions in Pilgrims Hatch
Redevelopment of the Brentwood Centre, including partial demolition, a new exten · Fri 18 Sep 2026
Side and rear single-storey extension · Mon 07 Sep 2026
Proposed shopfront projection and lightweight enclosure to front of existing com · Fri 21 Aug 2026
Proposed front dormer · Fri 24 Jul 2026
Proposed ground floor and first floor extension and all associated works · Fri 10 Jul 2026
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