STM planning approval rate
STM ward in Richmond has a 84.3% approval rate based on 917 planning decisions. Richmond overall: 87.3%.
Last updated: March 2026
84.3%
ward approval rate
917
Decisions
773
Approved
144
Refused
87.3%
Richmond average
STM is 3.0 percentage points below the Richmond average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How STM compares
STM ward
84.3%
Richmond overall
87.3%
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Recent decisions in STM
No recent comparable residential decisions found for this ward specifically. Check the council-level data for a broader view.
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✓ Common refusal reasons in Richmond
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✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 32,316 decisions.