Lakenham planning approval rate
Lakenham ward in Norwich has a 95.3% approval rate based on 571 planning decisions. Norwich overall: 92.3%.
Last updated: September 2026
95.3%
ward approval rate
571
Decisions
544
Approved
27
Refused
92.3%
Norwich average
Lakenham sits slightly above the Norwich average, with a 3.0 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Lakenham compares
Lakenham ward
95.3%
Norwich overall
92.3%
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Recent decisions in Lakenham
Single storey rear extension. The extension extends 4m beyond the rear wall of t · Mon 28 Sep 2026
Single storey rear extension and two storey side extension. · Mon 28 Sep 2026
Rear side single storey extension and external window/door alterations. Improved · Wed 16 Sep 2026
Single storey and second storey rear extensions. · Fri 04 Sep 2026
Single Storey Front Extension. · Fri 28 Aug 2026
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