Somerby planning approval rate
Somerby ward in Melton has a 94.1% approval rate based on 271 planning decisions. Melton overall: 95.8%.
Last updated: April 2026
94.1%
ward approval rate
271
Decisions
255
Approved
16
Refused
95.8%
Melton average
Somerby is broadly in line with the Melton average — neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Somerby compares
Somerby ward
94.1%
Melton overall
95.8%
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Recent decisions in Somerby
Change of use from paddock to residential curtilage, for the production of fruit · Thu 19 Mar 2026
Single storey rear extension · Wed 11 Mar 2026
Two storey and single storey side extension, front porch and proposed outbuildin · Thu 19 Feb 2026
Installation of new gates, walls and piers to the main residential entrance and · Thu 15 Jan 2026
First floor extension over existing side extension and single storey rear extens · Wed 29 Oct 2025
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✓ Common refusal reasons in Melton
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✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 3,647 decisions.