NBER planning approval rate
NBER ward in Southwark has a 95.5% approval rate based on 862 planning decisions. Southwark overall: 93.0%.
Last updated: September 2026
95.5%
ward approval rate
862
Decisions
823
Approved
39
Refused
93.0%
Southwark average
NBER sits slightly above the Southwark average, with a 2.5 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How NBER compares
NBER ward
95.5%
Southwark overall
93.0%
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Recent decisions in NBER
None
Listed building consent for internal refurbishment of Flat 5 including replaceme · 11/09/2026
None
Listed Building Consent for internal alterations including the installation of n · 11/09/2026
None
Removal of a non-loadbearing stud partition wall between the kitchen and hallway · 11/09/2026
None
Change of use from an existing office unit to a single residential dwelling with · 02/09/2026
None
Replacement of existing rooflights and installation of external shutters. · 21/08/2026
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