CHEAM planning approval rate
CHEAM ward in Sutton has a 97.6% approval rate based on 251 planning decisions. Sutton overall: 83.3%.
Last updated: September 2026
CHEAM is 14.3 percentage points above the Sutton average, making it one of the more permissive wards in this council area. Applications here have historically faced lower refusal rates.
How CHEAM compares
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Recent decisions in CHEAM
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?
In Sutton, 1 in 6 applications are refused. Your PlanningLens Full Planning Analysis gives you 17 pages of intelligence specific to your property:
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