Smiths Wood planning approval rate
Smiths Wood ward in Solihull has a 92.1% approval rate based on 38 planning decisions. Solihull overall: 91.7%.
Last updated: September 2026
92.1%
ward approval rate
38
Decisions
35
Approved
3
Refused
91.7%
Solihull average
Smiths Wood is broadly in line with the Solihull average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Smiths Wood compares
Smiths Wood ward
92.1%
Solihull overall
91.7%
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Recent decisions in Smiths Wood
No recent comparable residential decisions found for this ward specifically. Check the council-level data for a broader view.
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