55 planning approval rate
55 ward in Islington has a 83.8% approval rate based on 779 planning decisions. Islington overall: 82.8%.
Last updated: April 2026
83.8%
ward approval rate
779
Decisions
653
Approved
126
Refused
82.8%
Islington average
55 is broadly in line with the Islington average — neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How 55 compares
55 ward
83.8%
Islington overall
82.8%
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Recent decisions in 55
No recent comparable residential decisions found for this ward specifically. Check the council-level data for a broader view.
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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 85,229 decisions.