Nelson planning approval rate
Nelson ward in Norwich has a 94.7% approval rate based on 625 planning decisions. Norwich overall: 92.6%.
Last updated: March 2026
94.7%
ward approval rate
625
Decisions
592
Approved
33
Refused
92.6%
Norwich average
Nelson sits slightly above the Norwich average, with a 2.1 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Nelson compares
Nelson ward
94.7%
Norwich overall
92.6%
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Recent decisions in Nelson
Single storey rear in-fill extension, replacement of existing uPVC windows with · Wed 28 Jan 2026
Conversion of 2no. flats to 1no. dwellinghouse. · Mon 15 Dec 2025
Move the entrance door to allow for improved disabled access to the building. · Fri 28 Nov 2025
Single storey rear extension. · Fri 21 Nov 2025
Removal of existing conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension. · Thu 20 Nov 2025
What gets approved near your property?
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✓ Common refusal reasons in Norwich
✓ Your 10 nearest comparable planning decisions
✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 8,179 decisions.