Hounslow Council approves 87.7% of planning applications, based on 72,195 real decisions analysed from the council’s public planning portal. The national average across all councils tracked by PlanningLens is 87.9%. Hounslow is closely in line with the national average.
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Not all applications are treated equally. Extension types, listed building consent, and change of use applications each have very different success rates in Hounslow.
| Application Type | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 45,780 | 4,568 | 50,348 | 90.9% |
| Full | 13,123 | 1,825 | 14,948 | 87.8% |
| Prior Approval | 4,444 | 2,455 | 6,899 | 64.4% |
A loft conversion in one ward can have a 90% approval rate. In the next ward, 55%. The free check tells you which side you're on.
Check My PostcodeWard-level data reveals where planning applications are most and least likely to succeed. Officers, local policies, and neighbourhood character all play a role.
| Ward | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnham Green (Pre May 2022) | 2,469 | 234 | 2,703 | 91.3% |
| Chiswick Homefields (Pre May 2022) | 2,494 | 202 | 2,696 | 92.5% |
| Osterley and Spring Grove (Pre May 2022) | 2,073 | 415 | 2,488 | 83.3% |
| Chiswick Riverside (Pre May 2022) | 1,978 | 212 | 2,190 | 90.3% |
| 20 | 2,044 | 36 | 2,080 | 98.3% |
| Heston Central (Pre May 2022) | 1,600 | 409 | 2,009 | 79.6% |
| 18 | 1,944 | 59 | 2,003 | 97.1% |
| Hounslow Central (Pre May 2022) | 1,573 | 385 | 1,958 | 80.3% |
| Hounslow South (Pre May 2022) | 1,521 | 371 | 1,892 | 80.4% |
| Brentford (Pre May 2022) | 1,617 | 212 | 1,829 | 88.4% |
| Hounslow West (Pre May 2022) | 1,377 | 334 | 1,711 | 80.5% |
| Heston East (Pre May 2022) | 1,374 | 329 | 1,703 | 80.7% |
| Isleworth (Pre May 2022) | 1,514 | 185 | 1,699 | 89.1% |
| 19 | 1,609 | 34 | 1,643 | 97.9% |
| Tokyngton | 1,558 | 50 | 1,608 | 96.9% |
| Syon (Pre May 2022) | 1,348 | 249 | 1,597 | 84.4% |
| Stonebridge | 1,471 | 42 | 1,513 | 97.2% |
| Heston West (Pre May 2022) | 1,200 | 268 | 1,468 | 81.7% |
| Hanger Hill | 1,385 | 65 | 1,450 | 95.5% |
| Hounslow Heath (Pre May 2022) | 1,103 | 244 | 1,347 | 81.9% |
| Feltham North (Pre May 2022) | 1,089 | 234 | 1,323 | 82.3% |
| Cranford (Pre May 2022) | 1,092 | 205 | 1,297 | 84.2% |
| Bedfont (Pre May 2022) | 1,085 | 195 | 1,280 | 84.8% |
| Kensal Green | 1,187 | 74 | 1,261 | 94.1% |
| 16 | 1,226 | 26 | 1,252 | 97.9% |
Showing top 25 of 111 wards by volume. Your Pro Report includes the full ward breakdown.
See full ward breakdown →Real residential planning decisions from Hounslow council. Each reference links to the council's own planning portal so you can verify the details yourself.
| Reference | Proposal | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| P/2026/0190 Isleworth | The partial demolition and like for like reconstruction of a boundary. Listed bu | Approved |
| P/2026/0105 Brentford West | Retrospective permission for the installation of a pergola structure in the rear | Refused |
| P/2025/2737 Feltham North | Erection of a single storey rear extension to the flat | Approved |
| P/2026/0027 Chiswick Gunnersbury | Installation of a sliding front gate and alterations to the existing front bound | Refused |
| P/2026/0146 Isleworth | Listed building consent for the partial demolition and like for like reconstruct | Approved |
| PA/2026/0301 Hanworth Village | Ground floor rear extension up to 5.68 metres deep, maximum height 3.60 metres, | Approved |
| PA/2026/0275 Hanworth Village | Ground floor rear extension 6.00 metres deep, maximum height 3.00 metres, 2.68 m | Refused |
| P/2026/0364 Osterley & Spring Grove | Erection of a two storey side extension and a single storey rear extension to th | Approved |
| P/2026/0115 Feltham West | Erection of a front porch extension and a single storey rear extension. | Approved |
| PA/2026/0257 Feltham West | Ground floor rear extension 6.00 metres deep, maximum height of 3.00 metres, 3.0 | Approved |
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Based on 72,195 planning decisions, the overall approval rate in Hounslow is 87.7%. The national average across councils tracked by PlanningLens is 87.9%. However, rates vary significantly by ward and application type.
PlanningLens has analysed 72,195 planning decisions from Hounslow council. 63,347 were approved and 8,848 were refused. These figures cover decisions from January 2020 to the present.
The average approval rate in Hounslow is 87.7%, but outcomes depend heavily on your specific ward, the type of extension or development you are proposing, and local planning policy. Use the PlanningLens free postcode check to get a personalised score.