Tools · Planning Approval Rate

How often does your architect get planning approved?

Before you hire a designer for an extension, loft or new build, it helps to know their planning track record. Search any architect or planning firm to see what share of their applications councils actually approved— overall and council by council — with how many applications it’s based on. Straight from public council planning records.

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We only show firms with at least five decided applications, so a rate is never based on one or two decisions. Approval rate reflects how councils ruled on filed applications — it isn’t a quality judgement (a high-risk heritage scheme is harder to get through than a simple porch). Always confirm credentials and references before you hire. Coverage is strongest across London.

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