River planning approval rate
River ward in Barking & Dagenham has a 69.5% approval rate based on 223 planning decisions. Barking & Dagenham overall: 71.7%.
Last updated: August 2026
69.5%
ward approval rate
223
Decisions
155
Approved
68
Refused
71.7%
Barking & Dagenham average
River is 2.2 percentage points below the Barking & Dagenham average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How River compares
River ward
69.5%
Barking & Dagenham overall
71.7%
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Recent decisions in River
No recent comparable residential decisions found for this ward specifically. Check the council-level data for a broader view.
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