SOMB planning approval rate
SOMB ward in Southwark has a 94.1% approval rate based on 664 planning decisions. Southwark overall: 93.0%.
Last updated: September 2026
94.1%
ward approval rate
664
Decisions
625
Approved
39
Refused
93.0%
Southwark average
SOMB is broadly in line with the Southwark average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How SOMB compares
SOMB ward
94.1%
Southwark overall
93.0%
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Recent decisions in SOMB
None
Renewal of all windows · 28/09/2026
None
New 2-bedroom, 3-person dwelling and associated landscaping. Includes the part · 25/09/2026
None
Replacement of existing double-glazed timber casement windows with double-glazed · 16/09/2026
None
Shopfront alterations · 14/09/2026
None
Prior approval notification for the construction of a single storey extension me · 11/09/2026
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✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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