NWAL planning approval rate
NWAL ward in Southwark has a 92.9% approval rate based on 1,217 planning decisions. Southwark overall: 93.0%.
Last updated: September 2026
92.9%
ward approval rate
1,217
Decisions
1,130
Approved
87
Refused
93.0%
Southwark average
NWAL is broadly in line with the Southwark average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How NWAL compares
NWAL ward
92.9%
Southwark overall
93.0%
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Recent decisions in NWAL
None
Relocation of 'G2 Ash Avenue' tree (Mixed Deciduous) within the boundary of RMA · 09/09/2026
None
Construction of a roof/infill extension across the 5th floor to provide three ne · 27/08/2026
None
Alterations to the ground floor elevations including modifications to shopfront · 06/08/2026
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✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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