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St Helier West planning approval rate

St Helier West ward in Sutton has a 78.4% approval rate based on 88 planning decisions. Sutton overall: 83.3%.

Last updated: September 2026

78.4%
ward approval rate
88
Decisions
69
Approved
19
Refused
83.3%
Sutton average

St Helier West is 4.9 percentage points below the Sutton average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.

How St Helier West compares

St Helier West ward (88 decided)
78.4%
Sutton overall (17,007 decided)
83.3%
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Recent decisions in St Helier West

None
Completion and retention of two attached single storey dwellings with accommodat · 04/09/2026
Approved
None
Use of part of the dwelling for office purposes in connection with private car h · 04/09/2026
Approved
None
Prior Approval for a single storey rear extension projecting from the rear of th · 20/07/2026
Approved
None
Prior Approval for a single storey rear extension projecting from the rear of th · 20/07/2026
Approved

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