Westgate planning approval rate
Westgate ward in West Suffolk has a 93.9% approval rate based on 753 planning decisions. West Suffolk overall: 91.4%.
Last updated: September 2026
93.9%
ward approval rate
753
Decisions
707
Approved
46
Refused
91.4%
West Suffolk average
Westgate sits slightly above the West Suffolk average, with a 2.5 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Westgate compares
Westgate ward
93.9%
West Suffolk overall
91.4%
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Recent decisions in Westgate
Householder planning application - single storey side extension · Tue 18 Aug 2026
Householder planning application - single storey rear extension · Mon 20 Jul 2026
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