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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 (37 decided)
78.4%
Southwark overall (28,675 decided)
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.

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

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