Southchurch planning approval rate
Southchurch ward in Southend-on-Sea has a 86.4% approval rate based on 59 planning decisions. Southend-on-Sea overall: 89.1%.
Last updated: August 2026
86.4%
ward approval rate
59
Decisions
51
Approved
8
Refused
89.1%
Southend-on-Sea average
Southchurch is 2.7 percentage points below the Southend-on-Sea average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Southchurch compares
Southchurch ward
86.4%
Southend-on-Sea overall
89.1%
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Recent decisions in Southchurch
Erect two storey side/rear extension, first floor side extension and single stor · Mon 10 Aug 2026
Install 1no. internally illuminated fascia sign to front elevation · Wed 29 Jul 2026
Demolish conservatory, erect single storey rear extension, partially convert gar · Thu 16 Jul 2026
Raise ridge height and install dormer to rear to form habitable accommodation in · Mon 06 Jul 2026
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✓ Your 10 nearest comparable planning decisions
✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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