Hersham South planning approval rate
Hersham South ward in Elmbridge has a 81.0% approval rate based on 2,495 planning decisions. Elmbridge overall: 80.7%.
Last updated: September 2026
81.0%
ward approval rate
2,495
Decisions
2,022
Approved
473
Refused
80.7%
Elmbridge average
Hersham South is broadly in line with the Elmbridge average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Hersham South compares
Hersham South ward
81.0%
Elmbridge overall
80.7%
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Recent decisions in Hersham South
No recent comparable residential decisions found for this ward specifically. Check the council-level data for a broader view.
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