LLDC Council approves 97.0% of planning applications, based on 1,286 real decisions analysed from the council’s public planning portal. The national average across all councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. LLDC sits 12.0 percentage points above the national average.
According to PlanningLens analysis of 1,286 decided applications on record (February 1987 to November 2024), LLDC Council approved 97.0% of planning applications. The typical time from validation to decision in LLDC is 15.7 weeks, the median across 2,251 applications decided since January 2020. The national average approval rate across UK councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%.
Source: PlanningLens (planninglens.co.uk) analysis of LLDC council planning portal records · Data to 29 November 2024 · Quote freely with attribution
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Not all applications are treated equally. Extension types, listed building consent, and change of use applications each have very different success rates in LLDC.
| Application Type | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 3,171 | 42 | 3,213 | 98.7% |
| Prior Approval | 11 | 2 | 13 | 84.6% |
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| Ward | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford And New Town | 200 | 1 | 201 | 99.5% |
| Bow East | 94 | 0 | 94 | 100.0% |
| Wick | 59 | 1 | 60 | 98.3% |
| Bromley-By-Bow | 8 | 0 | 8 | 100.0% |
How LLDC’s planning approval rate has changed year by year, down 1.4pp since 2018.
Bar height reflects approval rate. Colour: green ≥85%, amber ≥70%, red below 70%.
Real residential planning decisions from LLDC council. Each reference links to the council's own planning portal so you can verify the details yourself.
| Reference | Proposal | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| 24/00313/FUL | The erection of a temporary two storey building (Use Class F1(a)) for a period o | Approved |
| 24/00021/FUL | Full planning permission for the demolition and redevelopment of the site to pro | Approved |
| 24/00061/FUL | Erection of a rear loft extension at second floor level involving an increase in | Approved |
| 24/00073/FUL | Full planning application for the erection of a community compost toilet located | Approved |
| 23/00300/FUL | Full planning permission for demolition of existing structures and construction | Approved |
| 24/00113/FUL | Application for full planning permission for the construction of an extension to | Approved |
| 23/00457/FUL Stratford | Full Planning Application for demolition, site clearance, remediation of the sit | Approved |
| 24/00228/FUL | Full planning permission for the temporary retention of a single storey 252sqm S | Approved |
| 22/00243/FUL | Partial demolition and reconstruction of the west facade to provide access to fo | Approved |
| 23/00406/FUL | Full planning application for the erection of two two-storey buildings for flexi | Approved |
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Based on 1,286 planning decisions, the overall approval rate in LLDC is 97.0%. The national average across councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Rates vary significantly by ward and application type.
PlanningLens has analysed 1,286 planning decisions from LLDC council. 1,247 were approved and 39 were refused. These figures cover every decision on record for the council, February 1987 to November 2024.
The average approval rate in LLDC is 97.0%, but outcomes depend heavily on your specific ward, the type of extension or development you are proposing, and local planning policy. Use the free PlanningLens postcode check to get a personalised score.
The typical time from validation to decision in LLDC is 15.7 weeks, the median across 2,251 applications decided since January 2020. This PlanningLens figure is calculated from decision dates published by LLDC council itself, reflecting actual elapsed time rather than statutory targets.
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