St Olaves planning approval rate
St Olaves ward in West Suffolk has a 96.2% approval rate based on 393 planning decisions. West Suffolk overall: 91.4%.
Last updated: September 2026
96.2%
ward approval rate
393
Decisions
378
Approved
15
Refused
91.4%
West Suffolk average
St Olaves sits slightly above the West Suffolk average, with a 4.8 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How St Olaves compares
St Olaves ward
96.2%
West Suffolk overall
91.4%
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Recent decisions in St Olaves
Planning application - change of use from car showroom (Sui Generis) to general · Mon 22 Jun 2026
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