W9 planning approval rate
The W9 postcode area falls under Brent council, which has a 76.0% planning approval rate based on 32,531 decisions.
Last updated: April 2026
76.0%
Brent approval rate
What this means for W9
If you're planning a project in the W9 area, your application will be decided by Brent council. Based on historical data, around 24.0% 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 Brent, 1 in 4 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 Brent
✓ Your 10 nearest comparable planning decisions
✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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✓ Common refusal reasons in Brent
✓ 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 32,531 decisions.
Brent approval by application type
Other
77.8%
Full
75.5%
Prior Approval
67.7%