Weekly volume
1,223 new applications hit the portals we automate across 32 boroughs. Westminster saw 149, Leeds 134, and Barnet 118. Of 42 decisions this week, 35 were approvals and 7 refusals—a straightforward 83 per cent approval rate.
This Week in Astor // 22 Jun–28 Jun 2026
1,223 new applications logged across 32 boroughs in our records this week
We tracked strong mid-week planning volume across London and beyond. Westminster, Leeds and Barnet led the pace, with 42 decisions finalised and 35 approvals landing.
In short
Astor logged 1,223 new applications this week across 32 boroughs in the London portals we cover and beyond. Westminster (149), Leeds (134) and Barnet (118) dominated. 42 decisions landed, 35 approvals, 7 refusals. No fresh Article 4 directions. A solid, steady week with no major surprises.
Notable schemes
Newham is progressing condition details on the John Street Stratford mixed-use scheme (ref. 26/01366/AOD). City of London has a non-material amendment on Thavies Inn House off Holborn Circus seeking boundary tweaks. Derby's Rolls Royce site is into reserved matters for a 104,430 sqm manufacturing and office spread.
Past weeks