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ARA_02 planning approval rate

ARA_02 ward in Westminster has a 87.4% approval rate based on 731 planning decisions. Westminster overall: 90.5%.

Last updated: September 2026

87.4%
ward approval rate
731
Decisions
639
Approved
92
Refused
90.5%
Westminster average

ARA_02 is 3.0 percentage points below the Westminster average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.

How ARA_02 compares

ARA_02 ward (731 decided)
87.4%
Westminster overall (56,619 decided)
90.5%
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Recent decisions in ARA_02

No recent comparable residential decisions found for this ward specifically. Check the council-level data for a broader view.

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