51 planning approval rate
51 ward in Islington has a 87.5% approval rate based on 1,905 planning decisions. Islington overall: 82.8%.
Last updated: March 2026
87.5%
ward approval rate
1,905
Decisions
1,666
Approved
239
Refused
82.8%
Islington average
51 sits slightly above the Islington average, with a 4.7 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How 51 compares
51 ward
87.5%
Islington overall
82.8%
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Recent decisions in 51
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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✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 85,229 decisions.