D16 planning approval rate
D16 ward in Sutton has a 78.0% approval rate based on 332 planning decisions. Sutton overall: 83.9%.
Last updated: March 2026
78.0%
ward approval rate
332
Decisions
259
Approved
73
Refused
83.9%
Sutton average
D16 is 5.9 percentage points below the Sutton average, placing it among the stricter wards in Sutton. Checking what gets approved nearby before applying is particularly important here.
How D16 compares
D16 ward
78.0%
Sutton overall
83.9%
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Recent decisions in D16
No recent comparable residential decisions found for this ward specifically. Check the council-level data for a broader view.
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✓ Common refusal reasons in Sutton
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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 17,407 decisions.