WATERL planning approval rate
WATERL ward in Lambeth has a 91.3% approval rate based on 945 planning decisions. Lambeth overall: 84.5%.
Last updated: June 2026
91.3%
ward approval rate
945
Decisions
863
Approved
82
Refused
84.5%
Lambeth average
WATERL is 6.8 percentage points above the Lambeth average, making it one of the more permissive wards in this council area. Applications here have historically faced lower refusal rates.
How WATERL compares
WATERL ward
91.3%
Lambeth overall
84.5%
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Recent decisions in WATERL
None
Application for Full Planning Permission for demolition of existing rear extensi · 18/06/2026
None
Application for Listed Building Consent for demolition of existing rear extensio · 18/06/2026
None
Non original windows to be replaced · 11/06/2026
None
Erection of single storey ground floor rear extension with a rooflight. · 10/06/2026
None
Replacement of 5 existing sash windows with bespoke heritage slimline double gla · 05/06/2026
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✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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