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CW planning approval rate

CW ward in City of London has a 94.9% approval rate based on 138 planning decisions. City of London overall: 98.7%.

Last updated: April 2026

94.9%
ward approval rate
138
Decisions
131
Approved
7
Refused
98.7%
City of London average

CW is 3.8 percentage points below the City of London average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.

How CW compares

CW ward (138 decided)
94.9%
City of London overall (9,789 decided)
98.7%
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Recent decisions in CW

25/01573/FULL
Internal and external alterations at ground floor level, comprising: (i) replace · 05/02/2026
Approved
25/00774/FULL
Refurbishment works comprising: (i) the erection of two awnings at ground floor, · 12/12/2025
Approved
25/00728/FULL
Alterations to shopfront to sub-divide the retail unit, including an additional · 17/10/2025
Approved
25/00719/MDC
Submission of Pre-Demolition Audits and Pre-Refurbishment Audit pursuant to disc · 26/09/2025
Approved

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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 9,789 decisions.

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