Barrow planning approval rate
Barrow ward in West Suffolk has a 92.9% approval rate based on 801 planning decisions. West Suffolk overall: 91.4%.
Last updated: September 2026
92.9%
ward approval rate
801
Decisions
744
Approved
57
Refused
91.4%
West Suffolk average
Barrow is broadly in line with the West Suffolk average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Barrow compares
Barrow ward
92.9%
West Suffolk overall
91.4%
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Recent decisions in Barrow
Application for listed building consent - re-rendering of external walls and rem · Thu 10 Sep 2026
Householder planning application - a. changes to fenestration of all elevations · Tue 18 Aug 2026
Householder planning application - a. single storey front, side and rear extensi · Wed 29 Jul 2026
Planning application - change of use of dwelling house (class C3) to a mixed use · Tue 28 Jul 2026
Householder planning application - two bay cart lodge/store · Fri 24 Jul 2026
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