Hither Green planning approval rate
Hither Green ward in Lewisham has a 73.2% approval rate based on 638 planning decisions. Lewisham overall: 82.4%.
Last updated: September 2026
73.2%
ward approval rate
638
Decisions
467
Approved
171
Refused
82.4%
Lewisham average
Hither Green is 9.2 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
73.2%
Lewisham overall
82.4%
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Recent decisions in Hither Green
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The raising of the existing roof ridge line by 300mm, together with the construc · 21/09/2026
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Replacement of the existing windows on the property with new double glazed uPVC · 18/09/2026
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Installation of replacement windows with double-glazed uPVC windows in the front · 18/09/2026
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Installation of replacement windows with double-glazed uPVC windows in the front · 18/09/2026
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Construction of a single-storey rear extension together with a loft conversion w · 15/09/2026
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