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NEWI planning approval rate

NEWI ward in Southwark has a 90.4% approval rate based on 178 planning decisions. Southwark overall: 93.3%.

Last updated: April 2026

90.4%
ward approval rate
178
Decisions
161
Approved
17
Refused
93.3%
Southwark average

NEWI is 2.9 percentage points below the Southwark average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.

How NEWI compares

NEWI ward (178 decided)
90.4%
Southwark overall (28,675 decided)
93.3%
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Recent decisions in NEWI

No recent comparable residential decisions found for this ward specifically. Check the council-level data for a broader view.

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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 28,675 decisions.

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