SOBM planning approval rate
SOBM ward in Southwark has a 78.4% approval rate based on 37 planning decisions. Southwark overall: 93.3%.
Last updated: April 2026
78.4%
ward approval rate
37
Decisions
29
Approved
8
Refused
93.3%
Southwark average
SOBM is 14.9 percentage points below the Southwark average, placing it among the stricter wards in Southwark. Checking what gets approved nearby before applying is particularly important here.
How SOBM compares
SOBM ward
78.4%
Southwark overall
93.3%
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Recent decisions in SOBM
No recent comparable residential decisions found for this ward specifically. Check the council-level data for a broader view.
What gets approved near your property?
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✓ Common refusal reasons in Southwark
✓ Your 10 nearest comparable planning decisions
✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 28,675 decisions.