West Leigh planning approval rate
West Leigh ward in Southend-on-Sea has a 93.9% approval rate based on 132 planning decisions. Southend-on-Sea overall: 89.1%.
Last updated: August 2026
93.9%
ward approval rate
132
Decisions
124
Approved
8
Refused
89.1%
Southend-on-Sea average
West Leigh sits slightly above the Southend-on-Sea average, with a 4.8 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How West Leigh compares
West Leigh ward
93.9%
Southend-on-Sea overall
89.1%
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Recent decisions in West Leigh
Erect single storey rear/side extension, extend porch to front, reinstate integr · Thu 13 Aug 2026
Erect single storey side and rear extension · Wed 12 Aug 2026
Install dormer to rear to create habitable accommodation in loftspace, install r · Wed 05 Aug 2026
Dormer to rear and rooflights to front to form habitable accommodation in loftsp · Fri 31 Jul 2026
Alter roof from hip to gable and raise ridge height, install front and rear dorm · Tue 28 Jul 2026
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✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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