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Kingston Ward planning approval rate

Kingston Ward ward in South Downs has a 89.2% approval rate based on 249 planning decisions. South Downs overall: 93.2%.

Last updated: March 2026

89.2%
ward approval rate
249
Decisions
222
Approved
27
Refused
93.2%
South Downs average

Kingston Ward is 4.0 percentage points below the South Downs average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.

How Kingston Ward compares

Kingston Ward ward (249 decided)
89.2%
South Downs overall (10,511 decided)
93.2%
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Recent decisions in Kingston Ward

Erection of single-storey rear extension and the installation of 10no. solar pan · Tue 03 Mar 2026
Approved
Installation of rear roof light · Fri 27 Feb 2026
Refused
Replacement of 1no rear and 1no side windows · Thu 26 Feb 2026
Approved
Erection of a new double garage with home office in loft · Thu 26 Feb 2026
Approved
S73A retrospective application for a timber framed outbuilding with associated d · Mon 23 Feb 2026
Approved

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

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