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Olton planning approval rate

Olton ward in Solihull has a 93.2% approval rate based on 414 planning decisions. Solihull overall: 92.0%.

Last updated: August 2026

93.2%
ward approval rate
414
Decisions
386
Approved
28
Refused
92.0%
Solihull average

Olton is broadly in line with the Solihull average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.

How Olton compares

Olton ward (414 decided)
93.2%
Solihull overall (5,829 decided)
92.0%
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Recent decisions in Olton

Two storey rear extension, two front elevation dormers and two side elevation do · Fri 14 Aug 2026
Approved
Erect two dwellings with associated parking and access from existing access alon · Fri 14 Aug 2026
Refused
Erect two storey detached dwelling. · Thu 13 Aug 2026
Refused
Ground floor and two storey rear and side extension and dormer to rear. · Thu 06 Aug 2026
Refused
Single storey rear extension. · Wed 05 Aug 2026
Approved

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