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Sprowston Central planning approval rate

Sprowston Central ward in South Norfolk has a 88.2% approval rate based on 34 planning decisions. South Norfolk overall: 94.2%.

Last updated: September 2026

88.2%
ward approval rate
34
Decisions
30
Approved
4
Refused
94.2%
South Norfolk average

Sprowston Central is 6.0 percentage points below the South Norfolk average, placing it among the stricter wards in South Norfolk. Checking what gets approved nearby before applying is particularly important here.

How Sprowston Central compares

Sprowston Central ward (34 decided)
88.2%
South Norfolk overall (4,199 decided)
94.2%
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Recent decisions in Sprowston Central

Demolition of conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension with new · Tue 01 Sep 2026
Approved
Conversion of an existing detached Dwellinghouse garage (use class C3) to a nail · Wed 12 Aug 2026
Approved

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