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Downland Parishes Ward planning approval rate

Downland Parishes Ward ward in South Downs has a 93.3% approval rate based on 30 planning decisions. South Downs overall: 91.2%.

Last updated: September 2026

93.3%
ward approval rate
30
Decisions
28
Approved
2
Refused
91.2%
South Downs average

Downland Parishes Ward sits slightly above the South Downs average, with a 2.1 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.

How Downland Parishes Ward compares

Downland Parishes Ward ward (30 decided)
93.3%
South Downs overall (5,730 decided)
91.2%
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Recent decisions in Downland Parishes Ward

Permission is sought for the erection of a single storey rear extension, a rear · Wed 19 Aug 2026
Approved
Alterations to existing extension to include enlargement of internal openings, r · Mon 10 Aug 2026
Approved
Alterations to existing extension to include enlargement of internal openings, r · Mon 10 Aug 2026
Approved

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