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Hassocks Ward planning approval rate

Hassocks Ward ward in South Downs has a 85.0% approval rate based on 40 planning decisions. South Downs overall: 91.2%.

Last updated: September 2026

85.0%
ward approval rate
40
Decisions
34
Approved
6
Refused
91.2%
South Downs average

Hassocks Ward is 6.2 percentage points below the South Downs average, placing it among the stricter wards in South Downs. Checking what gets approved nearby before applying is particularly important here.

How Hassocks Ward compares

Hassocks Ward ward (40 decided)
85.0%
South Downs overall (5,730 decided)
91.2%
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Recent decisions in Hassocks Ward

No recent comparable residential decisions found for this ward specifically. Check the council-level data for a broader view.

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