Prior Approval approval rate in Newham

Newham approved 66.9% of prior approval applications, based on 1,471 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

66.9%

prior approval approval rate

1,471

Prior Approval decisions

984

Approved

487

Refused

84.7%

Newham overall

How prior approval compares in Newham

Prior Approval (1,471 decided)

66.9%

Newham all types (20,907 decided)

84.7%

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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 20,907 decisions.

Other application types in Newham

Other (15,931 decided)

86.2%

Full (3,505 decided)

85.3%

Prior Approval (1,471 decided)

66.9%

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