NBER planning approval rate
NBER ward in Southwark has a 95.4% approval rate based on 843 planning decisions. Southwark overall: 93.5%.
Last updated: August 2026
95.4%
ward approval rate
843
Decisions
804
Approved
39
Refused
93.5%
Southwark average
NBER is broadly in line with the Southwark average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How NBER compares
NBER ward
95.4%
Southwark overall
93.5%
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Recent decisions in NBER
None
Replacement of existing uPVC fenestration with aluminium units; enlargement and · 30/07/2026
None
Details of condition 28 'Green/brown roofs' part B) for Building 1-4 only as req · 29/07/2026
None
Insertion of 2no. door openings into rear wall of single storey extension to rai · 22/07/2026
None
Details of condition 94 'Windowless kitchen ventilation' for Building V only (co · 01/07/2026
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