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The Rows planning approval rate

The Rows ward in West Suffolk has a 87.6% approval rate based on 386 planning decisions. West Suffolk overall: 94.5%.

Last updated: June 2026

87.6%
ward approval rate
386
Decisions
338
Approved
48
Refused
94.5%
West Suffolk average

The Rows is 6.9 percentage points below the West Suffolk average, placing it among the stricter wards in West Suffolk. Checking what gets approved nearby before applying is particularly important here.

How The Rows compares

The Rows ward (386 decided)
87.6%
West Suffolk overall (13,569 decided)
94.5%
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Recent decisions in The Rows

Planning application - one dwelling · Thu 18 Jun 2026
Approved
Planning application - one self-build dwelling and vehicular access · Thu 14 May 2026
Refused
Householder planning application - a. front open porch b. alterations to fenestr · Mon 27 Apr 2026
Approved
Planning application - nine dwellings (following demolition of existing dwelling · Wed 08 Apr 2026
Approved
Householder planning application - one air source heat pump · Wed 01 Apr 2026
Approved

What gets approved near your property?

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