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University planning approval rate

University ward in Norwich has a 89.8% approval rate based on 530 planning decisions. Norwich overall: 92.7%.

Last updated: August 2026

89.8%
ward approval rate
530
Decisions
476
Approved
54
Refused
92.7%
Norwich average

University is 2.9 percentage points below the Norwich average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.

How University compares

University ward (530 decided)
89.8%
Norwich overall (8,590 decided)
92.7%
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Recent decisions in University

New landscaping and replacement water membrane works to the Chemistry Registry g · Tue 04 Aug 2026
Approved
New landscaping and replacement water membrane works to the Chemistry Registry g · Tue 04 Aug 2026
Approved
Rear loft conversion including flat roof dormer, rear single storey infill, remo · Mon 03 Aug 2026
Approved
Oak (T1): Remove the epicormic shoots on roadside of the lower stem to give a 3m · Fri 24 Jul 2026
Approved
Alterations and extension to garage outbuilding. · Thu 23 Jul 2026
Approved

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