St. James' planning approval rate
St. James' ward in Castle Point has a 87.6% approval rate based on 323 planning decisions. Castle Point overall: 84.2%.
Last updated: September 2026
87.6%
ward approval rate
323
Decisions
283
Approved
40
Refused
84.2%
Castle Point average
St. James' sits slightly above the Castle Point average, with a 3.3 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How St. James' compares
St. James' ward
87.6%
Castle Point overall
84.2%
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Recent decisions in St. James'
Change of use from commercial (Use Class E) to residential (Use Class C3), alter · Tue 22 Sep 2026
Rear box dormer, internal alterations and rooflights to front & rear elevations. · Mon 21 Sep 2026
Demolish existing conservatory and construct a single storey rear/side extension · Mon 21 Sep 2026
Convert existing loft space to habitable accommodation with front roof light win · Tue 15 Sep 2026
Construction of single storey rear extension projecting 8 metres from the rear o · Mon 14 Sep 2026
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