University planning approval rate
University ward in Norwich has a 89.3% approval rate based on 503 planning decisions. Norwich overall: 92.6%.
Last updated: March 2026
89.3%
ward approval rate
503
Decisions
449
Approved
54
Refused
92.6%
Norwich average
University is 3.3 percentage points below the Norwich average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How University compares
University ward
89.3%
Norwich overall
92.6%
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Recent decisions in University
Side and rear single storey extension. · Fri 13 Feb 2026
Change of use from dwelling to residential children's care home. · Tue 27 Jan 2026
Single storey rear extension (retrospective). · Tue 13 Jan 2026
Erection of a 5m ground floor rear extension with the addition of 1no. skylight, · Fri 19 Dec 2025
Single-storey parapet flat roof front and side extension. · Fri 05 Dec 2025
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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 8,179 decisions.