Bowthorpe planning approval rate
Bowthorpe ward in Norwich has a 91.9% approval rate based on 197 planning decisions. Norwich overall: 92.7%.
Last updated: August 2026
91.9%
ward approval rate
197
Decisions
181
Approved
16
Refused
92.7%
Norwich average
Bowthorpe is broadly in line with the Norwich average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Bowthorpe compares
Bowthorpe ward
91.9%
Norwich overall
92.7%
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Recent decisions in Bowthorpe
Proposed work to the modern part of the Bowthorpe Hall offices including roof mo · Tue 28 Apr 2026
Proposed first floor extension. · Wed 22 Apr 2026
Two storey side extension. Single storey rear extension with roof terrace. · Mon 20 Apr 2026
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