West Leigh planning approval rate
West Leigh ward in Southend-on-Sea has a 89.7% approval rate based on 39 planning decisions. Southend-on-Sea overall: 79.4%.
Last updated: March 2026
89.7%
ward approval rate
39
Decisions
35
Approved
4
Refused
79.4%
Southend-on-Sea average
West Leigh is 10.3 percentage points above the Southend-on-Sea average, making it one of the more permissive wards in this council area. Applications here have historically faced lower refusal rates.
How West Leigh compares
West Leigh ward
89.7%
Southend-on-Sea overall
79.4%
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Recent decisions in West Leigh
Erect single storey rear extension and form raised terrace to rear · Wed 25 Feb 2026
Demolish existing conservatory, erect single storey side and rear extension, alt · Wed 25 Feb 2026
Single storey outbuilding to rear garden (Lawful Development Certificate - Propo · Thu 19 Feb 2026
Replace windows to front and side elevations · Wed 18 Feb 2026
Demolish existing garage, erect single storey detached outbuilding · Tue 17 Feb 2026
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✓ Common refusal reasons in Southend-on-Sea
✓ Your 10 nearest comparable planning decisions
✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 587 decisions.