Southminster planning approval rate
Southminster ward in Maldon has a 67.1% approval rate based on 167 planning decisions. Maldon overall: 75.6%.
Last updated: June 2026
67.1%
ward approval rate
167
Decisions
112
Approved
55
Refused
75.6%
Maldon average
Southminster is 8.5 percentage points below the Maldon average, placing it among the stricter wards in Maldon. Checking what gets approved nearby before applying is particularly important here.
How Southminster compares
Southminster ward
67.1%
Maldon overall
75.6%
Planning in Maldon? Check your postcode to see approval rates specific to your ward and street.
Recent decisions in Southminster
Single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the orig · Thu 28 May 2026
Demolition of existing garage, stable building and former piggery. Change of use · Thu 28 May 2026
T1 - Sycamore - Cut back on side 4m and removal of any limbs that are overhangin · Thu 02 Apr 2026
Change of use from recreational to residential. The erection of a two storey det · Wed 01 Apr 2026
Claim for lawful development certificate for a proposed single storey rear exten · Tue 10 Mar 2026
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✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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