WHAM planning approval rate
WHAM ward in Newham has a 79.9% approval rate based on 648 planning decisions. Newham overall: 81.6%.
Last updated: September 2026
79.9%
ward approval rate
648
Decisions
518
Approved
130
Refused
81.6%
Newham average
WHAM is broadly in line with the Newham average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How WHAM compares
WHAM ward
79.9%
Newham overall
81.6%
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Recent decisions in WHAM
None
Installation of a grey brick-slip external wall finish incorporating 40mm polyst · 25/09/2026
None
Erection of a single storey ground floor rear extension. · 21/09/2026
None
Application for a lawful development certificate (proposed) for a loft conversio · 01/09/2026
None
Application for a lawful development certificate (proposed) for the erection of · 18/08/2026
None
Application for a lawful development certificate (proposed) for a loft conversio · 13/08/2026
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