OPDC Council approves 97.0% of planning applications, based on 1,068 decisions from the council’s public planning portal. The national approval rate across the councils PlanningLens tracks is 87.43%. OPDC is 9.6 percentage points above that rate.
According to PlanningLens analysis of 128 decided applications, OPDC Council approved 93.0% of planning applications in 2025. The typical time from validation to decision in OPDC is 7.9 weeks, the median across 600 applications decided since January 2020. Across 1,068 decisions on record (February 1987 to October 2026), the overall approval rate in OPDC is 97.0%; the national approval rate across the councils PlanningLens tracks is 87.43%.
Source: PlanningLens (planninglens.co.uk) analysis of OPDC council planning portal records · Data to 9 October 2026 · Quote freely with attribution
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This table counts every decided application in OPDC, including types that the headline rate leaves out, so its totals are larger than the headline figure.
| Application Type | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 1,251 | 35 | 1,286 | 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 | 72 | 0 | 72 | 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 8.6pp since 2018.
Bar height reflects approval rate. Colour: green ≥85%, amber ≥70%, red below 70%.
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| Reference | Proposal | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| 26/0117/FULOPDC | Demolition of the redundant lift shaft enclosure and removal of any remaining li | Approved |
| 26/0128/ADVOPDC | Installation of two wooden poster-boards to the fence at the intersection of Vic | Approved |
| 26/0113/FULOPDC | Rear roof extension to the main roof and rear outrigger roof, incorporating an e | Approved |
| 26/0007/FUMOPDC | Demolition of existing warehouse unit and erection of an industrial/warehouse bu | Approved |
| 23/0235/FUMOPDC | Demolition of existing structures and redevelopment of the site to provide a bui | Approved |
| 26/0114/HS2OPDC | Details pursuant to condition 3 (Green Roofs) of planning reference 24/0159/HS2O | Approved |
| 26/0073/FULOPDC | Change of use from light industrial (Use Class E(g)(iii)) to storage and distrib | Approved |
| 26/0057/FULOPDC | Erection of an eco sculpture. | Approved |
| 25/0196/FUMOPDC | Demolition of existing warehouse (Class B8) and phased redevelopment of site to | Approved |
| 26/0092/AODOPDC | Details of Conditions 7 (Travel Plan) and 9 (Parking Management Plan) pursuant t | Approved |
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Based on 1,068 planning decisions, the overall approval rate in OPDC is 97.0%. The national approval rate across the councils PlanningLens tracks is 87.43%.
PlanningLens has analysed 1,068 planning decisions from OPDC council. 1,036 were approved and 32 were refused. These figures cover every decision on record for the council, February 1987 to October 2026.
The average approval rate in OPDC is 97.0%, 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 typical time from validation to decision in OPDC is 7.9 weeks, the median across 600 applications decided since January 2020. 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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