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Woolston planning approval rate

Woolston ward in Southampton has a 94.5% approval rate based on 55 planning decisions. Southampton overall: 90.7%.

Last updated: March 2026

94.5%
ward approval rate
55
Decisions
52
Approved
3
Refused
90.7%
Southampton average

Woolston sits slightly above the Southampton average, with a 3.8 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.

How Woolston compares

Woolston ward (55 decided)
94.5%
Southampton overall (1,007 decided)
90.7%
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Recent decisions in Woolston

26/00073/FUL
Installation of 2 storage containers and replacement of boundary fence and gates ·
Approved
25/00018/TCA
Remove tree between garages ·
Approved
25/00275/DIS
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 06 (windows and doors) ·
Approved
23/00828/PLDC
Application for a lawful development certificate for a proposed Juliet balcony w ·
Approved
23/00483/FUL
Erection of a single storey extension to main school building ·
Approved

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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 1,007 decisions.

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