Elmdon planning approval rate
Elmdon ward in Solihull has a 89.7% approval rate based on 242 planning decisions. Solihull overall: 92.0%.
Last updated: August 2026
89.7%
ward approval rate
242
Decisions
217
Approved
25
Refused
92.0%
Solihull average
Elmdon is 2.3 percentage points below the Solihull average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Elmdon compares
Elmdon ward
89.7%
Solihull overall
92.0%
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Recent decisions in Elmdon
Retrospective planning permission for front boundary fence 1.8m high. · Wed 12 Aug 2026
Single storey rear & side extension. · Wed 05 Aug 2026
Erection of 4 No. one bedroom apartments and associated works. · Fri 24 Jul 2026
Erection of 2 No. BEV battery bunkers and associated infrastructure and the relo · Wed 08 Jul 2026
Two storey side, part single storey side and front extension. · Thu 02 Jul 2026
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