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East Dean Ward planning approval rate

East Dean Ward ward in South Downs has a 94.3% approval rate based on 247 planning decisions. South Downs overall: 93.2%.

Last updated: April 2026

94.3%
ward approval rate
247
Decisions
233
Approved
14
Refused
93.2%
South Downs average

East Dean Ward is broadly in line with the South Downs average — neither notably strict nor notably permissive.

How East Dean Ward compares

East Dean Ward ward (247 decided)
94.3%
South Downs overall (10,511 decided)
93.2%
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Recent decisions in East Dean Ward

Raising of existing garage roof and internal alterations, including installation · Tue 24 Feb 2026
Approved
Small rear extension to replace the Sunroom building to include conversion of th · Mon 09 Feb 2026
Approved
Alterations to existing conservatory. · Wed 04 Feb 2026
Approved

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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 10,511 decisions.

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