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Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
Planning applications.
Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates5,501Searchable applications
468Recorded as pending
90%Approval rate · 4,770 approved or refused records
499Refused applications
4,271 approved · 499 refused · 129 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 26 Nov 2019 to 7 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 11 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026Planning information Planning and building controlLocal plan Emerging Local PlanPre-application advice Pre-application discussionsConservation areas Conservation Areas
Council contacts
- Planning enquiriesplanning@solihull.gov.ukCouncil source
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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
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More application records
- DecidedPL/2024/00807/LBC
Listed building consent for installation of two awnings to the rear (south) elevation.
Soho Tavern Marsh Lane Hampton In Arden Solihull B92 0AH
Received 30 Apr 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/00808/CLOPUD
Certificate of lawful development for proposed loft hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer.
16 Jeremy Grove Elmdon Solihull B92 8JH
Received 30 Apr 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/00809/DIS
Discharge condition Nos. 4 (Hard surfacing materials), 5 (Demolition & Construction Environmental Management plan - Public Protection), 6 (Construction Method Statement & Foundation details - Canals), 7 (Demolition & Construction Management Plan - HIghways), 12 (Ordnance Datum), 13 (Arboricultural Method Statement), 15 (Lighting design - Ecology), 16 (Landscape & Ecological Management Plan), 17 (Construction and Environmental Management Plan), 18 (Surface water drainage),19 (Disposal of Foul Drainage plan), 20 (Part 1) (Contaminated Land), 21 (Archaeological information), 22 (Bin and cycle store drawing), 23 (Pergola floor and elevation plans) and 24 (Boundary treatment) following planning approval PL/2022/01866/PPFL dated 09/02/2024 for Demolition of existing outbuildings, erection of 8 No. detached dwelling houses, formation of new vehicular access point onto Dickens Heath Road, and associated works.
123 Dickens Heath Road Dickens Heath Solihull B90 1QG
Received 30 Apr 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/00810/DIS
Discharge condition Nos. 4 (Materials), 5 (Hardsurfacing Materials), 6 (Pergola- floor plans, elevations and schedule of materials), 7 (Combined Ecological and Landscape Scheme), 8 (Demolition and Construction Management Plan - Highways), 10 (Bin and Cycle store plan) and 11 (Boundary treatment details) following planning approval PL/2023/01172/PPFL dated 09/02/2024 for Two storey extension to dwelling and associated works including new vehicular access from Dickens Heath Road.
123 Dickens Heath Road Dickens Heath Solihull B90 1QG
Received 30 Apr 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/00811/MINFHO
Extension to the side of the property comprising a ground floor utility room and study, and two bedrooms at first floor, together with the demolition of a free standing boiler room and stores.
Spinney House Tanners Green Lane Earlswood Solihull B94 5JT
Received 30 Apr 2024 - Awaiting decisionPL/2024/00812/COU
Change of barn for use as donkey sanctuary.
Holly Grange Holly Lane Balsall Common Solihull CV7 7EB
Received 29 Apr 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/00813/MINFHO
Two storey and single storey extensions to rear/side of existing dwelling and loft extension and conversion to form extended bedroom, kitchen and family room accommodation to include new bedroom and en suite to second floor, single storey extension to front to garage and porch.
177 Longdon Road Knowle Solihull B93 9HY
Received 1 May 2024 - UnknownPL/2024/00814/PNH
Prior notification for a ground floor flat roof rear extension measuring 3.5m beyond the original rear wall, at a maximum height of 3m, and measuring 3m at the eaves.
18 Lawnswood Avenue Shirley Solihull B90 3QG
Received 30 Apr 2024 - UnknownPL/2024/00815/PNH
Prior notification for a ground floor rear extension containing kitchen, lounge area and utility measuring 8m beyond the original rear wall, at a maximum height of 2.6m, and measuring 2.6m at the eaves.
160 Norton Green Lane Knowle Solihull B93 8PH
Received 30 Apr 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/00817/CLOPUD
Certificate of lawful development for proposed porch.
89 Barn Lane Solihull B92 7NB
Received 30 Apr 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/00818/CLOPUD
Certificate of lawful development for proposed rear single storey extension, two roof lights to the front elevation, and a new enclosed porch to replace an existing porch.
The Dell Bickenhill Lane Catherine De Barnes Solihull B92 0DE
Received 1 May 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/00819/NONMC
Amendments to planning permission dated 29.1.2024 reference PL/2023/02267/MINFHO for: Two storey rear extension. Namely : Addition of window in the side elevation.
89 Barn Lane Solihull B92 7NB
Received 30 Apr 2024 - UnknownPL/2024/00820/MINFHO
Single storey forward extension, first floor side and rear extension and ground floor rear extension. Remove semi-circular bay and replace with square bay window to the front elevation (Resubmission of planning application PL/2022/02685/MINFHO).
30 Coniston Avenue Solihull B92 7NS
Received 29 Apr 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/00821/CLOPUD
Certificate of lawful development for proposed single storey side extension.
17 Forest Road Dorridge Solihull B93 8HA
Received 1 May 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/00822/COU
Change of use of disused single storey agricultural barn plus rear extension to single residence with access from Marsh Lane over public footpath.
Courtyard Barn Marsh Lane Hampton In Arden Solihull B92 0AH
Received 29 Apr 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/00825/DIS
Discharge condition Nos. 3 (Soil Volumes of Tree Planting) and 5 (Ventilation & Glazing) following planning approval PL/2022/01660/PPRM - resubmission of PL/2024/00211/DIS
Land Rear Of 86 Meriden Road Hampton In Arden Solihull
Received 1 May 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/00827/S17DIS
Discharge of condition 4 (Materials detail including any patterning, concrete tone and finishes to be used in the construction of the parapets) of PL/2023/02477/HS2DIS.
Land Intersecting The B4102 Meriden Road And The River Blythe, To The North Of Patrick Farm
Received 1 May 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/00829/DIS
Discharge condition No. 3 (materials) on planning approval PL/2024/00324/MINFHO dated 11/04/2024 for replacement of existing conservatory with single storey rear extension
33 Ashleigh Road Solihull B91 1AF
Received 2 May 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/00830/MINFHO
Ground floor rear extension.
188 Widney Road Bentley Heath Solihull B93 9BH
Received 2 May 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/00831/TPO
Crown lift beech tree to 5 metres to give sufficient light to gardens & flats. Remove large piece of deadwood from poplar tree.
Stonewater Ltd Malvern Court 915 Warwick Road Solihull B91 3EP
Received 2 May 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/00832/DIS
Discharge condition No. 8 parts 1 to 3 only - Contaminated Land on planning application approved on 15-02-21- PL/2022/02559/PPFL -Conversion of a traditional red brick agricultural building (known as The Old Stables) into a two storey, four bedroom, residential dwelling, including a new access driveway for Home Farm (previously approved under PL/2020/01514/PPFL).
Home Farm Kenilworth Road Knowle Solihull B93 0AB
Received 2 May 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/00833/CLOPUD
Certificate of lawful development for proposed garage conversion and ground floor side extension.
Top Lodge Kenilworth Road Balsall Common Solihull CV7 7FB
Received 2 May 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/00835/MINFHO
Part demolish existing first floor gable wall and construct a new first floor front and side extension above existing garage.
277 Blossomfield Road Solihull B91 1TD
Received 2 May 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/00836/PPRM
Application for approval of reserved matters - Appearance, scale and landscape, regarding planning approval PL/2023/01220/PPOL - Outline planning application for the erection of two detached dwellings with all matters reserved for future approval except access and layout. Approved on 2/2/2024.
Land Between 2 And 24 Blue Lake Road Knowle Solihull
Received 2 May 2024
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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