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FT planning approval rate

FT ward in City of London has a 99.3% approval rate based on 857 planning decisions. City of London overall: 98.8%.

Last updated: August 2026

99.3%
ward approval rate
857
Decisions
851
Approved
6
Refused
98.8%
City of London average

FT is broadly in line with the City of London average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.

How FT compares

FT ward (857 decided)
99.3%
City of London overall (10,663 decided)
98.8%
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Recent decisions in FT

26/00705/FULL
Change of use of third floor unit from residential use (use class C3) into offic · 14/08/2026
Approved
26/01112/MDC
Submission of MEP Roof Plant Vibration Isolation pursuant to discharge of condit · 13/08/2026
Approved
26/00540/LBC
Alterations at lower ground and upper ground floor of 6 King's Bench Walk, inclu · 06/08/2026
Approved
26/00896/MDC
Submission of details of fume extract arrangement, ventilation and kitchen extra · 27/07/2026
Approved
25/01062/FULL
Partial demolition, infill extension to the building at 5th floor fronting Smith · 17/07/2026
Approved

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