SOT planning approval rate
SOT ward in Richmond has a 88.4% approval rate based on 679 planning decisions. Richmond overall: 84.7%.
Last updated: September 2026
88.4%
ward approval rate
679
Decisions
600
Approved
79
Refused
84.7%
Richmond average
SOT sits slightly above the Richmond average, with a 3.8 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How SOT compares
SOT ward
88.4%
Richmond overall
84.7%
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Recent decisions in SOT
No recent comparable residential decisions found for this ward specifically. Check the council-level data for a broader view.
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