OPDC Council approves 97.2% of planning applications, based on 1,267 real decisions analysed from the council’s public planning portal. The national average across all councils tracked by PlanningLens is 88.3%. OPDC sits 8.9 percentage points above the national average.
According to PlanningLens analysis of 128 decided applications, OPDC Council approved 93.0% of planning applications in 2025. The average time from validation to decision in OPDC is 13.3 weeks, measured across 624 decided applications. Across 1,267 decisions analysed since January 2020, the overall approval rate in OPDC is 97.2%; the national average across UK councils tracked by PlanningLens is 88.3%.
Source: PlanningLens (planninglens.co.uk) analysis of OPDC council planning portal records · Updated June 2026 · Quote freely with attribution
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Not all applications are treated equally. Extension types, listed building consent, and change of use applications each have very different success rates in OPDC.
| Application Type | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 1,218 | 34 | 1,252 | 97.3% |
| Prior Approval | 10 | 1 | 11 | 90.9% |
| Full | 3 | 1 | 4 | 75.0% |
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| Ward | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Acton | 527 | 9 | 536 | 98.3% |
| Stonebridge | 213 | 3 | 216 | 98.6% |
| College Park and Old Oak | 73 | 0 | 73 | 100.0% |
| College Park And Old Oak | 22 | 0 | 22 | 100.0% |
| Hanger Hill | 14 | 0 | 14 | 100.0% |
How OPDC’s planning approval rate has changed year by year, down 12.1pp since 2018.
Bar height reflects approval rate. Colour: green ≥85%, amber ≥70%, red below 70%.
Real residential planning decisions from OPDC council. Each reference links to the council's own planning portal so you can verify the details yourself.
| Reference | Proposal | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| 26/0077/HHOPDC | Rear roof extension to main roof and over rear outrigger roof and installation o | Approved |
| 26/0085/FULOPDC | Erection of 2.0m high weld mesh fence and gate adjacent to Minerva Road. | Refused |
| 26/0061/FULOPDC | Erection of front extension, installation of new shopfront and retractable awnin | Approved |
| 26/0068/FULOPDC | Change of use from Class B8 to Class E(g), B2 and B8. | Approved |
| 26/0016/HHOPDC | Loft conversion with a rear dormer and roof lights to the front elevation | Approved |
| 26/0055/FULOPDC | Alterations to increase the eaves and ridge height of the existing building (Use | Approved |
| 26/0011/FULOPDC | Change of use of existing industrial/warehouse unit from Use Class B8 to Use Cla | Approved |
| 25/0197/FUMOPDC | Demolition of existing community building and redevelopment of site to provide a | Refused |
| 23/0051/FUMOPDC | Demolition of existing hotel and redevelopment of the site through construction | Approved |
| 25/0011/FUMOPDC | Demolition of existing building and redevelopment to provide a 14-storey buildin | Approved |
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Based on 1,267 planning decisions, the overall approval rate in OPDC is 97.2%. The national average across councils tracked by PlanningLens is 88.3%. Rates vary significantly by ward and application type.
PlanningLens has analysed 1,267 planning decisions from OPDC council. 1,231 were approved and 36 were refused. These figures cover decisions from January 2020 to the present.
The average approval rate in OPDC is 97.2%, but outcomes depend heavily on your specific ward, the type of extension or development you are proposing, and local planning policy. Use the free PlanningLens postcode check to get a personalised score.
The average time from validation to decision in OPDC is 13.3 weeks, measured across 624 decided applications. This PlanningLens figure is calculated from decision dates published by OPDC council itself, reflecting actual elapsed time rather than statutory targets.
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