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Woodingdean planning approval rate

Woodingdean ward in Brighton & Hove has a 88.2% approval rate based on 93 planning decisions. Brighton & Hove overall: 89.8%.

Last updated: March 2026

88.2%
ward approval rate
93
Decisions
82
Approved
11
Refused
89.8%
Brighton & Hove average

Woodingdean is broadly in line with the Brighton & Hove average — neither notably strict nor notably permissive.

How Woodingdean compares

Woodingdean ward (93 decided)
88.2%
Brighton & Hove overall (3,163 decided)
89.8%
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Recent decisions in Woodingdean

There is a protected Pine tree located in the front garden of 71 Crescent Drive · Tue 18 Mar 2025
Approved
Erection of two-storey extension to side of 252 Cowley Drive to form 1no. two-st · Thu 27 Feb 2025
Approved
Roof alterations/extensions including hip to gable extensions with juliette balc · Wed 19 Feb 2025
Approved

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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 3,163 decisions.

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