48 planning approval rate
48 ward in Islington has a 2.1% approval rate based on 431 planning decisions. Islington overall: 82.8%.
Last updated: April 2026
2.1%
ward approval rate
431
Decisions
9
Approved
422
Refused
82.8%
Islington average
48 is 80.7 percentage points below the Islington average, placing it among the stricter wards in Islington. Checking what gets approved nearby before applying is particularly important here.
How 48 compares
48 ward
2.1%
Islington overall
82.8%
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Recent decisions in 48
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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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 85,229 decisions.