Olton planning approval rate
Olton ward in Solihull has a 93.4% approval rate based on 425 planning decisions. Solihull overall: 91.7%.
Last updated: September 2026
93.4%
ward approval rate
425
Decisions
397
Approved
28
Refused
91.7%
Solihull average
Olton is broadly in line with the Solihull average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Olton compares
Olton ward
93.4%
Solihull overall
91.7%
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Recent decisions in Olton
Replace existing single glazed timber windows and front door with new double gla · Mon 21 Sep 2026
Two storey side and rear extension and loft conversion. · Mon 14 Sep 2026
Provision of entrance porch and internal alterations to form larger study. · Tue 08 Sep 2026
Installation of new dropped kerb to align with residential homeowner driveway. · Tue 08 Sep 2026
Erect summer house in garden. · Mon 07 Sep 2026
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