Prior Approval approval rate in Westminster
Westminster approved 78.2% of prior approval applications, based on 229 decisions analysed.
Last updated: September 2026
78.2%
prior approval approval rate
229
Prior Approval decisions
179
Approved
50
Refused
90.5%
Westminster overall
How prior approval compares in Westminster
Prior Approval
78.2%
Westminster all types
90.5%
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✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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Other application types in Westminster
Other
90.8%
Prior Approval
78.2%
Full
89.0%