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OVALWA planning approval rate

OVALWA ward in Lambeth has a 76.0% approval rate based on 603 planning decisions. Lambeth overall: 84.5%.

Last updated: June 2026

76.0%
ward approval rate
603
Decisions
458
Approved
145
Refused
84.5%
Lambeth average

OVALWA is 8.5 percentage points below the Lambeth average, placing it among the stricter wards in Lambeth. Checking what gets approved nearby before applying is particularly important here.

How OVALWA compares

OVALWA ward (603 decided)
76.0%
Lambeth overall (31,464 decided)
84.5%
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Recent decisions in OVALWA

None
Proposed ground floor rear extension, floor plan redesign and all associated wor · 10/06/2026
Refused
None
Prior of Approval for the change of use of offices (Use Class E) to 90 residenti · 04/06/2026
Approved

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