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Rougham planning approval rate

Rougham ward in West Suffolk has a 92.5% approval rate based on 266 planning decisions. West Suffolk overall: 94.5%.

Last updated: June 2026

92.5%
ward approval rate
266
Decisions
246
Approved
20
Refused
94.5%
West Suffolk average

Rougham is 2.0 percentage points below the West Suffolk average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.

How Rougham compares

Rougham ward (266 decided)
92.5%
West Suffolk overall (13,569 decided)
94.5%
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Recent decisions in Rougham

Planning application - change of use and conversion from agricultural building t · Thu 14 May 2026
Approved

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