St Olaves planning approval rate
St Olaves ward in West Suffolk has a 93.2% approval rate based on 147 planning decisions. West Suffolk overall: 94.5%.
Last updated: June 2026
93.2%
ward approval rate
147
Decisions
137
Approved
10
Refused
94.5%
West Suffolk average
St Olaves is broadly in line with the West Suffolk average — neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How St Olaves compares
St Olaves ward
93.2%
West Suffolk overall
94.5%
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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
Householder planning application - single storey rear extension (following demol · Thu 04 Jun 2026
Householder planning application - extension to existing driveway · Mon 27 Apr 2026
Planning application - a. change of use from general industrial (class B2) to do · Thu 23 Apr 2026
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