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PECM planning approval rate

PECM ward in Southwark has a 89.8% approval rate based on 501 planning decisions. Southwark overall: 93.0%.

Last updated: September 2026

89.8%
ward approval rate
501
Decisions
450
Approved
51
Refused
93.0%
Southwark average

PECM is 3.2 percentage points below the Southwark average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.

How PECM compares

PECM ward (501 decided)
89.8%
Southwark overall (23,560 decided)
93.0%
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Recent decisions in PECM

None
Extension of existing planning consent ref: 22/AP/3749 for a single storey tempo ยท 29/07/2026
Approved

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