E12 planning approval rate
The E12 postcode area falls under Newham council, which has a 84.7% planning approval rate based on 20,907 decisions.
Last updated: April 2026
84.7%
Newham approval rate
What this means for E12
If you're planning a project in the E12 area, your application will be decided by Newham council. Based on historical data, around 15.3% of applications are refused. The approval rate varies by ward and application type — use our free tool to check your specific property.
What gets approved near your property?
In Newham, 1 in 7 applications are refused. Your PlanningLens Pro Report gives you 17 pages of intelligence specific to your property:
✓ Ward-level approval rates for your exact area
✓ Common refusal reasons in Newham
✓ Your 10 nearest comparable planning decisions
✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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✓ Common refusal reasons in Newham
✓ Your 10 nearest comparable planning decisions
✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 20,907 decisions.
Newham approval by application type
Other
86.2%
Full
85.3%
Prior Approval
66.9%