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Risby planning approval rate

Risby ward in West Suffolk has a 95.1% approval rate based on 571 planning decisions. West Suffolk overall: 94.5%.

Last updated: June 2026

95.1%
ward approval rate
571
Decisions
543
Approved
28
Refused
94.5%
West Suffolk average

Risby is broadly in line with the West Suffolk average — neither notably strict nor notably permissive.

How Risby compares

Risby ward (571 decided)
95.1%
West Suffolk overall (13,569 decided)
94.5%
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Recent decisions in Risby

Planning application - one dwelling and access · Thu 11 Jun 2026
Refused
Planning application - a. conversion of existing stables and cart shed into two · Thu 28 May 2026
Approved
Application for listed building consent - a. internal and external alterations o · Thu 28 May 2026
Approved
Planning application - installation of car port · Wed 20 May 2026
Approved
Householder planning application - replace four windows on front and side elevat · Tue 19 May 2026
Approved

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