W1G planning approval rate
The W1G postcode area falls under Westminster council, which has a 90.4% planning approval rate based on 57,213 decisions.
Last updated: October 2026
90.43%
Westminster approval rate
What this means for W1G
If you're planning a project in the W1G area, your application will be decided by Westminster council. Based on historical data, around 9.6% 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 Westminster, 1 in 10 applications are refused. The PlanningLens property report runs to 17 pages on your address:
✓ Ward-level approval rates for your exact area
✓ Common refusal reasons in Westminster
✓ Your 10 nearest comparable planning decisions
✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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✓ Common refusal reasons in Westminster
✓ Your 10 nearest comparable planning decisions
✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
Free. Based on 57,213 decisions.
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Westminster approval by application type
Other
90.3%
Prior Approval
78.2%
Full
89.6%