Olton planning approval rate
Olton ward in Solihull has a 94.3% approval rate based on 298 planning decisions. Solihull overall: 92.9%.
Last updated: March 2026
94.3%
ward approval rate
298
Decisions
281
Approved
17
Refused
92.9%
Solihull average
Olton is broadly in line with the Solihull average — neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Olton compares
Olton ward
94.3%
Solihull overall
92.9%
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Recent decisions in Olton
Single storey rear extension and first floor side extension. · Tue 19 Oct 2021
1 - Remove fir tree in front garden leaning over neighbour's driveway. 2 - Remov · Mon 18 Oct 2021
Birch T1 - Fell because causing damage to adjacent driveway and including bark a · Tue 12 Oct 2021
Rear flat roof extension forming sun lounge, utility & cloak. · Mon 04 Oct 2021
First floor front extension over garage with cedar cladding. · Mon 04 Oct 2021
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✓ Common refusal reasons in Solihull
✓ Your 10 nearest comparable planning decisions
✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 4,406 decisions.