Appleton planning approval rate
Appleton ward in Castle Point has a 85.2% approval rate based on 237 planning decisions. Castle Point overall: 84.2%.
Last updated: September 2026
85.2%
ward approval rate
237
Decisions
202
Approved
35
Refused
84.2%
Castle Point average
Appleton is broadly in line with the Castle Point average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Appleton compares
Appleton ward
85.2%
Castle Point overall
84.2%
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Recent decisions in Appleton
Change of use from a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a children's residential ca · Thu 24 Sep 2026
Construct single storey rear extension, conversion of existing garage, enlargeme · Wed 12 Aug 2026
Construct single storey side extension and external alterations including reloca · Thu 30 Jul 2026
Construction of single storey rear extension to include indoor swimming pool and · Mon 27 Jul 2026
Demolish existing shed and concrete base and construct timber motorcycle garage · Wed 15 Jul 2026
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✓ Your 10 nearest comparable planning decisions
✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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