Lakenham planning approval rate
Lakenham ward in Norwich has a 95.2% approval rate based on 563 planning decisions. Norwich overall: 92.7%.
Last updated: August 2026
95.2%
ward approval rate
563
Decisions
536
Approved
27
Refused
92.7%
Norwich average
Lakenham sits slightly above the Norwich average, with a 2.5 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Lakenham compares
Lakenham ward
95.2%
Norwich overall
92.7%
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Recent decisions in Lakenham
Large oak tree encroaching onto the building, lamp posts, beer garden and parkin · Fri 24 Jul 2026
Change of use from warehouse (Class B8) to Padel Club (Class E(d)). · Mon 20 Jul 2026
Repairs to a boundary and retaining wall, which has deteriorated over the years · Tue 07 Jul 2026
Proposed removal of phone mast and erection of vehicle preparation canopy. · Mon 06 Jul 2026
Installation of 15 solar panels on a flat roof using a low level K2 german cage · Mon 29 Jun 2026
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