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Prior Approval approval rate in Westminster

Westminster approved 77.4% of prior approval applications, based on 217 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

77.4%
prior approval approval rate
217
Prior Approval decisions
168
Approved
49
Refused
90.8%
Westminster overall

How prior approval compares in Westminster

Prior Approval (217 decided)
77.4%
Westminster all types (60,698 decided)
90.8%

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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 60,698 decisions.

Other application types in Westminster

Other (60,481 decided)
90.9%
Prior Approval (217 decided)
77.4%
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