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WOOLWICH COMMON planning approval rate

WOOLWICH COMMON ward in Greenwich has a 76.3% approval rate based on 934 planning decisions. Greenwich overall: 73.5%.

Last updated: September 2026

76.3%
ward approval rate
934
Decisions
713
Approved
221
Refused
73.5%
Greenwich average

WOOLWICH COMMON sits slightly above the Greenwich average, with a 2.8 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.

How WOOLWICH COMMON compares

WOOLWICH COMMON ward (934 decided)
76.3%
Greenwich overall (14,789 decided)
73.5%
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Recent decisions in WOOLWICH COMMON

None
Construction of a single-story rear and part first floor rear extension incorpor · 28/08/2026
Refused
None
Prior Approval for the construction of a single-storey rear extension and single · 28/08/2026
Refused
None
Construction of two storey dwellinghouse and associated works to the rear of no. · 27/08/2026
Refused
None
Erection of a 1-storey, 1-bedroom dwellinghouse adjacent to the existing 4-store · 25/08/2026
Refused
None
Construction of a single-storey rear infill extension and part two-storey rear e · 19/08/2026
Refused

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