Southgate planning approval rate
Southgate ward in West Suffolk has a 94.3% approval rate based on 261 planning decisions. West Suffolk overall: 94.5%.
Last updated: June 2026
94.3%
ward approval rate
261
Decisions
246
Approved
15
Refused
94.5%
West Suffolk average
Southgate is broadly in line with the West Suffolk average — neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Southgate compares
Southgate ward
94.3%
West Suffolk overall
94.5%
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Recent decisions in Southgate
Householder planning application - a. single storey rear extension (following de · Wed 27 May 2026
Householder prior approval - single storey rear extension which extends beyond t · Mon 11 May 2026
Householder planning application - extension to existing roof plane and dormer o · Thu 07 May 2026
Householder planning application - a. two storey side extension (following demol · Fri 17 Apr 2026
Householder planning application - a. removal of one window to side elevation b. · Wed 08 Apr 2026
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