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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 dates5,547Searchable applications
468Recorded as pending
90%Approval rate · 4,815 approved or refused records
501Refused applications
4,314 approved · 501 refused · 130 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.
Conservation areasNo boundary records available in this collection
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More application records
- UnknownPL/2024/01114/PNH
Prior notification for a ground floor rear extension measuring 8m beyond the original rear wall, at a maximum height of 3.9m, and measuring 2.6m at the eaves.
119 Dove House Lane Solihull B91 2EQ
Received 31 May 2024 - UnknownPL/2024/01115/PNH
Prior notification for a ground floor rear extension measuring 8m beyond the original rear wall, at a maximum height of 4m, and measuring 2.6m at the eaves.
Benton Lane Farm Benton Green Lane Berkswell Solihull CV7 7AY
Received 6 Jun 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01116/NONMC
Amendments to planning permission dated 09/08/2023 reference PL/2023/00420/MINFHO for a part ground floor extension to existing garage and first floor extension above to include side dormer. Namely: Alterations to fenestration and dormer roof.
260 Creynolds Lane Cheswick Green Solihull B90 4ET
Received 3 Jun 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01117/MINFHO
Single storey side extension with flat roof.
32 Guernsey Drive Smiths Wood Solihull B36 0PA
Received 11 Jun 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01118/MINFHO
Single storey rear extension to kitchen. Two storey side extension to form new bedroom and first floor reconfiguration.
316 Bradford Road Castle Bromwich Solihull B36 9AD
Received 11 Jun 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01122/TCA
T1 - Crown reduction by 15%, T2 - Crown reduction by 15%, T3 - Crown reduction to previous pruning points, T4 - Remove epicormic growth on lower trunk over hanging path, T5 - Crown reduction by 15%, reduce in length lower lateral limbs over garage roof and lift crown by 5%, and T6 - Reduce in length 3 limbs growing towards flats.
Rectory Gardens Castle Bromwich Solihull
Received 10 Jun 2024 - Awaiting decisionPL/2024/01125/LRADCO
Low noise risk assessment for intended extended hours.
Lavender Hall Lane North Of Balsall Common Berkswell
Received 10 Jun 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01126/MINFHO
Two storey side/rear and single storey front and rear extensions.
144 Cropthorne Road Shirley Solihull B90 3JJ
Received 12 Jun 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01127/MINFHO
Conversion of garage approved within application PL/2023/01624/MINFHO to habitable space.
480 Streetsbrook Road Solihull B91 1RN
Received 12 Jun 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01128/ADV
Installation of new signs and graphics for rebranding.
Resorts World Arena National Exhibition Centre Pendigo Way Solihull B40 1NT
Received 11 Jun 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01129/MINFHO
Additional window into second floor of rear elevation.
3 Rodborough Road Dorridge Solihull B93 8EB
Received 12 Jun 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01130/PPFL
Conversion of an existing agricultural building to a single dwelling.
Home Farm Kenilworth Road Knowle Solihull B93 0AB
Received 12 Jun 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01132/MINFHO
Resubmission of previous approved project, enlarging the extensions by 1.5m.
89 Barn Lane Solihull B92 7NB
Received 12 Jun 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01133/CLOPUD
Garage Conversion.
23 Leyburn Road Chelmsley Wood Solihull B37 5JY
Received 12 Jun 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01134/TPO
33% Crown reduction to group of red chestnut trees (G1) and remove all deadwood. Dismantle declining red chestnut tree (T1) located at the front of property and grind out trunk and replace with red chestnut tree (approximately 3-3.5 metres tall).
The Highlands Maidwell Drive Shirley Solihull B90 4QN
Received 12 Jun 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01135/MINFHO
Two storey side extension, new feature entrance with porch and canopy, raised rear patio area and changes to associated hard and soft landscaping.
3 Coton Grove Solihull Lodge Solihull B90 1BS
Received 13 Jun 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01136/MINFHO
Rear/side single storey extension.
9 Old Farm Drive Marston Green Solihull B37 7WH
Received 13 Jun 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01137/DIS
Discharge of condition numbers; 4 and 5- Landscape; 6-Levels; 7-Boundary Treatments; 8-CMP; 9-Ecology; 10-Drainage;13-Root Protection measures, regarding approved planning application PL/2024/00114/PPFB - Retrospective application for the erection of new two bedroomed detached bungalow following planning approval PL/2020/03082/MINFDW - Demolition of existing two storey commercial building and erection of new two bedroomed detached bungalow with garage - Approved 2-8-2021.
Ladywood Garage Ltd 26 Spring Lane Hockley Heath Solihull B94 6QY
Received 13 Jun 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01138/DIS
Discharge of condition Nos. 3 (Materials), 4 (Cycle Parking), 5 (Construction Management Plan), 6 (Drainage), 7 (Hard and Soft Landscaping), 10 (Construction Environmental Management Plan), 14 (Noise Control Measures), 18 (Lighting), 19 (Contaminated Land) and 20 (Demolition and Construction Environmental Management Plan) on planning permission PL/2021/02319/PPFL dated 30.06.2022.
Braceys Business Park St. Peters Lane Bickenhill Solihull B92 0DP
Received 13 Jun 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01139/MINFHO
Replacement windows/door. New window opening to rear elevation & internal alterations.
The Stables 5 Berkswell Hall Meriden Road Berkswell Solihull CV7 7BG
Received 13 Jun 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01140/LBC
Listed building consent for replacement windows/door, new window to rear elevation and internal alterations.
The Stables 5 Berkswell Hall Meriden Road Berkswell Solihull CV7 7BG
Received 13 Jun 2024 - UnknownPL/2024/01141/PPOL
Outline application for the construction of a new two storey end of terrace property with all matters reserved except layout and access.
194 Coleshill Heath Road Chelmsley Wood Solihull B37 7HX
Received 14 Jun 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01142/MINFHO
Minor amendments to window details, minor change to materials and increase of bathroom by 1.2m of approved application PL/2022/02338/MINFHO for replacement porch, first floor and single storey extensions, and changes to fenestration and external finishes.
25 Solihull Road Hampton In Arden Solihull B92 0EX
Received 14 Jun 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01143/MINFHO
Two storey side and rear extension.
16 Giles Close Solihull B92 9QE
Received 14 Jun 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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