Which ward in South Norfolk has the highest planning approval rate?

Easton at 100.0% based on 84 decisions.

Which ward in South Norfolk has the lowest planning approval rate?

Hevingham at 78.9% based on 38 decisions.

How much do planning approval rates vary across South Norfolk?

There is a 21.1% gap between Easton and Hevingham. Your postcode significantly affects outcomes.

South Norfolk Planning Approval Rates by Ward: 53 Wards Compared (2026)

All 53 wards ranked

#	Ward	Decisions	Approved	Refused	Rate
1	Easton	84	84	0	100.0%
2	Stratton	91	90	1	98.9%
3	New Costessey	107	105	2	98.1%
4	North Wymondham	90	88	2	97.8%
5	Old Costessey	93	91	2	97.8%
6	Beck Vale, Dickleburgh And Scole	382	371	11	97.1%
7	Aylsham	175	170	5	97.1%
8	Hellesdon South East	34	33	1	97.1%
9	Bressingham And Burston	253	244	9	96.4%
10	Plumstead	55	53	2	96.4%
11	Poringland, Framinghams And Trowse	300	289	11	96.3%
12	Mulbarton And Stoke Holy Cross	381	367	14	96.3%
13	Brundall	105	101	4	96.2%
14	Bunwell	204	196	8	96.1%
15	Old Catton And Sprowston West	76	73	3	96.1%
16	Harleston	197	189	8	95.9%
17	Loddon And Chedgrave	283	271	12	95.8%
18	Wicklewood	190	182	8	95.8%
19	Ditchingham And Earsham	282	270	12	95.7%
20	Central Wymondham	230	220	10	95.7%
21	Thurlton	139	133	6	95.7%
22	Diss And Roydon	360	344	16	95.6%
23	Hempnall	227	217	10	95.6%
24	Rockland	202	193	9	95.5%
25	Hethersett	252	240	12	95.2%
26	Cringleford	229	218	11	95.2%
27	Newton Flotman	159	151	8	95.0%
28	Forncett	177	168	9	94.9%
29	Thorpe St Andrew North West	59	56	3	94.9%
30	Brooke	272	257	15	94.5%
31	Sprowston East	55	52	3	94.5%
32	Hingham And Deopham	173	163	10	94.2%
33	Wroxham	128	120	8	93.8%
34	Coltishall	46	43	3	93.5%
35	Horsford And Felthorpe	30	28	2	93.3%
36	South Wymondham	168	156	12	92.9%
37	Drayton North	14	13	1	92.9%
38	Eynesford	133	123	10	92.5%
39	Great Witchingham	182	168	14	92.3%
40	Taverham North	38	35	3	92.1%
41	Reepham	62	57	5	91.9%
42	Marshes	45	41	4	91.1%
43	Thorpe St Andrew South East	78	71	7	91.0%
44	Hellesdon North West	44	40	4	90.9%
45	Burlingham	22	20	2	90.9%
46	Acle	21	19	2	90.5%
47	Buxton	38	34	4	89.5%
48	Taverham South	47	42	5	89.4%
49	Blofield With South Walsham	90	80	10	88.9%
50	Sprowston Central	33	29	4	87.9%
51	Drayton South	36	31	5	86.1%
52	Spixworth With St Faiths	41	35	6	85.4%
53	Hevingham	38	30	8	78.9%

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What the data tells us

A 21.1% gap separates the best and worst wards. Easton approves 100.0% of applications while Hevingham approves just 78.9%. That's a fundamentally different planning environment.

High volume doesn't mean high approval. Some of the busiest wards aren't the most permissive. The number of applications a ward processes tells you nothing about how likely yours is to succeed.

Ward averages are a starting point, not a guarantee. Your specific outcome depends on your property, your neighbours, your proposal type and the comparable decisions near your address.

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