West Barnes_historic planning approval rate
West Barnes_historic ward in Merton has a 88.8% approval rate based on 429 planning decisions. Merton overall: 86.1%.
Last updated: September 2026
88.8%
ward approval rate
429
Decisions
381
Approved
48
Refused
86.1%
Merton average
West Barnes_historic sits slightly above the Merton average, with a 2.7 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How West Barnes_historic compares
West Barnes_historic ward
88.8%
Merton overall
86.1%
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Recent decisions in West Barnes_historic
No recent comparable residential decisions found for this ward specifically. Check the council-level data for a broader view.
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