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Sholing planning approval rate

Sholing ward in Southampton has a 94.4% approval rate based on 36 planning decisions. Southampton overall: 90.7%.

Last updated: March 2026

94.4%
ward approval rate
36
Decisions
34
Approved
2
Refused
90.7%
Southampton average

Sholing sits slightly above the Southampton average, with a 3.7 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.

How Sholing compares

Sholing ward (36 decided)
94.4%
Southampton overall (1,007 decided)
90.7%
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Recent decisions in Sholing

24/01466/PAH
Erection of a single storey rear extension (Max Depth 4 m, Max Height 3 m, Eaves ·
Approved
21/00450/PAH
Erection of a single storey rear extension (Max Depth 3.86m, Max Height 3.06m, E ·
Approved
21/00135/PAH
Erection of a single storey rear extension (Max Depth 5 m, Max Height 3.5 m, Eav ·
Approved
20/01451/PLDC
Application for a lawful development certificate for a proposed extension to the ·
Approved
20/00727/FUL
Erection of a first floor rear extension and roof alterations including front an ·
Approved

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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 1,007 decisions.

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