Deptford planning approval rate
Deptford ward in Lewisham has a 82.0% approval rate based on 322 planning decisions. Lewisham overall: 82.4%.
Last updated: September 2026
82.0%
ward approval rate
322
Decisions
264
Approved
58
Refused
82.4%
Lewisham average
Deptford is broadly in line with the Lewisham average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Deptford compares
Deptford ward
82.0%
Lewisham overall
82.4%
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Recent decisions in Deptford
None
Part retrospective planning application for alterations to the ground floor faca · 04/09/2026
None
Demolition of the existing building and construction of a new 4 storey building · 20/08/2026
None
Demolition of the existing garage and the construction of a single storey granny · 20/08/2026
None
Listed Building Consent for the demolition of existing rear lean-to structures · 31/07/2026
None
Alterations to the rear elevation to incorporate the porch into the internal are · 28/07/2026
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