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SOUTHWAY planning approval rate

SOUTHWAY ward in Plymouth has a 91.9% approval rate based on 221 planning decisions. Plymouth overall: 93.1%.

Last updated: June 2026

91.9%
ward approval rate
221
Decisions
203
Approved
18
Refused
93.1%
Plymouth average

SOUTHWAY is broadly in line with the Plymouth average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.

How SOUTHWAY compares

SOUTHWAY ward (221 decided)
91.9%
Plymouth overall (7,031 decided)
93.1%
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Recent decisions in SOUTHWAY

Raised decking with associated steps · Wed 03 Jun 2026
Approved
Garage conversion · Fri 15 May 2026
Approved
Proposed two-storey side and rear extension and enlarged front porch · Fri 15 May 2026
Approved
Single storey rear/ infill extension, first floor extension over garage · Tue 05 May 2026
Approved
Single storey side and rear extensions · Thu 30 Apr 2026
Approved

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