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OLD Orsett planning approval rate

OLD Orsett ward in Thurrock has a 98.2% approval rate based on 55 planning decisions. Thurrock overall: 76.6%.

Last updated: September 2026

98.2%
ward approval rate
55
Decisions
54
Approved
1
Refused
76.6%
Thurrock average

OLD Orsett is 21.6 percentage points above the Thurrock average, making it one of the more permissive wards in this council area. Applications here have historically faced lower refusal rates.

How OLD Orsett compares

OLD Orsett ward (55 decided)
98.2%
Thurrock overall (7,916 decided)
76.6%
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Recent decisions in OLD Orsett

Demolish existing small porch extension to the rear and replace with a slightly · Wed 05 Aug 2026
Approved
Two storey extension on the north elevation · Fri 03 Jul 2026
Approved

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