SOUTHWAY planning approval rate
SOUTHWAY ward in Plymouth has a 91.2% approval rate based on 238 planning decisions. Plymouth overall: 92.0%.
Last updated: September 2026
91.2%
ward approval rate
238
Decisions
217
Approved
21
Refused
92.0%
Plymouth average
SOUTHWAY is broadly in line with the Plymouth average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How SOUTHWAY compares
SOUTHWAY ward
91.2%
Plymouth overall
92.0%
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Recent decisions in SOUTHWAY
Loft conversion · Thu 24 Sep 2026
Construction of a two-storey side extension · Fri 18 Sep 2026
Removal of existing double garage and construction of a double-storey side exten · Tue 08 Sep 2026
Domestic loft conversion with dormers · Thu 30 Jul 2026
Rear ground floor extension with part veranda on roof · Fri 24 Jul 2026
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✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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