WHAM planning approval rate
WHAM ward in Newham has a 80.0% approval rate based on 636 planning decisions. Newham overall: 84.8%.
Last updated: August 2026
80.0%
ward approval rate
636
Decisions
509
Approved
127
Refused
84.8%
Newham average
WHAM is 4.8 percentage points below the Newham average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How WHAM compares
WHAM ward
80.0%
Newham overall
84.8%
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Recent decisions in WHAM
None
Application for a lawful development certificate (proposed) for the erection of · 07/08/2026
None
Erection of part first floor rear extension. · 31/07/2026
None
Removal and replacement of the existing telephone kiosk with a communications ki · 24/07/2026
None
Proposed refurbishment of the building and extension to existing basement includ · 16/07/2026
None
Application for a lawful development certificate (proposed) for a single storey · 23/06/2026
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