Letchworth South West Ward planning approval rate
Letchworth South West Ward ward in North Hertfordshire has a 97.4% approval rate based on 116 planning decisions. North Hertfordshire overall: 93.4%.
Last updated: June 2026
97.4%
ward approval rate
116
Decisions
113
Approved
3
Refused
93.4%
North Hertfordshire average
Letchworth South West Ward sits slightly above the North Hertfordshire average, with a 4.0 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Letchworth South West Ward compares
Letchworth South West Ward ward
97.4%
North Hertfordshire overall
93.4%
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Recent decisions in Letchworth South West Ward
Two storey and first floor front extensions. Alterations to existing attached ga · Fri 19 Jun 2026
Erection of detached single storey 4 bay garage with car port and solar roof pan · Thu 11 Jun 2026
Erection of one fascia sign (non-illuminated red panel with embossed lettering a · Wed 10 Jun 2026
Alterations to existing shop front involving moving the facade forward and repos · Thu 04 Jun 2026
Replacement part-glazed rear door to similar design with stain finish. · Thu 28 May 2026
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