CW planning approval rate
CW ward in City of London has a 95.5% approval rate based on 156 planning decisions. City of London overall: 98.7%.
Last updated: September 2026
95.5%
ward approval rate
156
Decisions
149
Approved
7
Refused
98.7%
City of London average
CW is 3.2 percentage points below the City of London average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How CW compares
CW ward
95.5%
City of London overall
98.7%
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Recent decisions in CW
25/01714/LBC
External and internal alterations including a new platform lift enclosure at roo · 07/08/2026
25/01713/FULL
External alterations and relandscaping at roof level to include new platform lif · 07/08/2026
25/00347/LBC
External and internal alterations to facilitate the use of the building as an ap · 24/06/2026
25/01779/LBC
Internal alterations to ground and fourth floors to facilitate temporary marketi · 21/05/2026
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