40 planning approval rate
40 ward in Islington has a 91.4% approval rate based on 2,135 planning decisions. Islington overall: 82.8%.
Last updated: March 2026
91.4%
ward approval rate
2,135
Decisions
1,952
Approved
183
Refused
82.8%
Islington average
40 is 8.6 percentage points above the Islington average, making it one of the more permissive wards in this council area. Applications here have historically faced lower refusal rates.
How 40 compares
40 ward
91.4%
Islington overall
82.8%
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Recent decisions in 40
No recent comparable residential decisions found for this ward specifically. Check the council-level data for a broader view.
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✓ Common refusal reasons in Islington
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✓ PDF report to share with your architect
Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 85,229 decisions.