Hither Green planning approval rate
Hither Green ward in Lewisham has a 72.8% approval rate based on 621 planning decisions. Lewisham overall: 82.9%.
Last updated: August 2026
72.8%
ward approval rate
621
Decisions
452
Approved
169
Refused
82.9%
Lewisham average
Hither Green is 10.1 percentage points below the Lewisham average, placing it among the stricter wards in Lewisham. Checking what gets approved nearby before applying is particularly important here.
How Hither Green compares
Hither Green ward
72.8%
Lewisham overall
82.9%
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Recent decisions in Hither Green
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Construction of a bungalow in the rear garden of 317 Torridon Road, SE6, includi · 11/08/2026
None
The construction of an external rear staircase to provide garden access for a fi · 06/08/2026
None
Replacement of all existing windows and doors on the property with new double gl · 29/07/2026
None
The raising of the existing roof ridge line, together with the construction of r · 27/07/2026
None
Demolition of the existing garage and the construction of 2 storey incorporating · 27/07/2026
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