Deptford planning approval rate
Deptford ward in Lewisham has a 82.4% approval rate based on 279 planning decisions. Lewisham overall: 82.9%.
Last updated: April 2026
82.4%
ward approval rate
279
Decisions
230
Approved
49
Refused
82.9%
Lewisham average
Deptford is broadly in line with the Lewisham average — neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Deptford compares
Deptford ward
82.4%
Lewisham overall
82.9%
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Recent decisions in Deptford
DC/25/141415
Retrospective application for the construction of a single-storey rear extension · 19/01/2026
DC/25/141716
An application for planning permission for the replacement of the roof and dorme · 16/01/2026
DC/25/141717
An application for Listed Building Consent for internal and external alterations · 16/01/2026
DC/25/141701
Construction of a garden studio in the rear garden of 15 Wycombe Street, London · 30/12/2025
DC/25/141870
Replacement of existing garage door with double glazed window and brickwork at 3 · 12/12/2025
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✓ Common refusal reasons in Lewisham
✓ Your 10 nearest comparable planning decisions
✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 24,367 decisions.