WHAM planning approval rate
WHAM ward in Newham has a 80.4% approval rate based on 626 planning decisions. Newham overall: 84.8%.
Last updated: June 2026
80.4%
ward approval rate
626
Decisions
503
Approved
123
Refused
84.8%
Newham average
WHAM is 4.4 percentage points below the Newham average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How WHAM compares
WHAM ward
80.4%
Newham overall
84.8%
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Recent decisions in WHAM
None
Application for a lawful development certificate (proposed) for a single storey · 23/06/2026
None
Erection of part first floor rear extension. · 19/06/2026
None
8 Richford road stratford loft · 02/06/2026
None
Erection of single storey rear and side extension. · 14/05/2026
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