Kingston Ward planning approval rate
Kingston Ward ward in South Downs has a 89.0% approval rate based on 291 planning decisions. South Downs overall: 91.2%.
Last updated: September 2026
89.0%
ward approval rate
291
Decisions
259
Approved
32
Refused
91.2%
South Downs average
Kingston Ward is 2.2 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
89.0%
South Downs overall
91.2%
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Recent decisions in Kingston Ward
Replacing existing side and rear additions with newer wrap-around extension. Upg · Fri 25 Sep 2026
Temporary demolition of a 3.5-metre section of the existing boundary wall to pro · Tue 15 Sep 2026
Temporary demolition of a 3.5-metre section of the existing boundary wall to pro · Tue 15 Sep 2026
Change of use from a single existing dwelling to form two separate self-containe · Thu 13 Aug 2026
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Other wards in South Downs
Upper Meon Valley Ward (98.7%)
Fittleworth Ward CH (91.7%)
Fernhurst Ward CH (88.5%)
Lewes Priory Ward (91.1%)
Harting Ward CH (94.1%)
Midhurst Ward CH (92.6%)
Liss Ward (94.9%)
Binsted, Bentley & Selborne Ward (94.2%)
Central Meon Valley Ward (97.4%)
Petworth Ward CH (88.8%)
Lewes Bridge Ward (89.7%)
Easebourne Ward CH (90.3%)