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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4,314 approved · 501 refused · 130 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
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Conservation areasNo boundary records available in this collection
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection
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More application records
- DecidedPL/2024/01144/TPO
Crown Reduce by 20% to substantial growth points and remove deadwood from crowns on Oak trees T23, T24 and T26.
8 Wrens Nest Close Dickens Heath Solihull B90 1SG
Received 14 Jun 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01145/MINFHO
Retrospective application for front boundary treatment including gates.
Cherry Trees Hampton Lane Meriden Solihull CV7 7JR
Received 14 Jun 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01148/MINFHO
Garage conversion including increase in roof height.
School House Kixley Lane Knowle Solihull B93 0JE
Received 14 Jun 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01149/CLOPUD
Certificate of lawful development for proposed loft conversion of the existing dwelling, no ridge hight increase, no enlargement in footprint and below the recommended volume increase to the roof space.
31 Jacey Road Shirley Solihull B90 3LJ
Received 14 Jun 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01150/CLOPUD
Certificate of lawful development for proposed erection of detached, timber framed building for educational use on school site. To include ramped access and external deck. See accompanying drawings for arrangement and dimensions.
Heart Of England School Gipsy Lane Balsall Common Solihull CV7 7FW
Received 14 Jun 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01151/MINFHO
First floor rear & side extensions.
42 Clayton Drive Castle Bromwich Solihull B36 0AN
Received 14 Jun 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01152/TCA
Removal of ash tree as per report.
Berkswell Church Of England School Church Lane Berkswell Solihull CV7 7BJ
Received 14 Jun 2024 - UnknownPL/2024/01153/PNH
Prior notification for a ground floor rear extension measuring 8m beyond the original rear wall, at a maximum height of 4m, and measuring 3m at the eaves.
108 Lowbrook Lane Tidbury Green Solihull B90 1QS
Received 12 Jun 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01156/CLOPUD
Certificate of lawful development for proposed single storey 4 metre rear extension.
125 Widney Lane Solihull B91 3LH
Received 17 Jun 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01158/MINFHO
Single storey rear extension with rear-facing bi-folding doors. Flat parapet roof with central roof light.
90 Widney Manor Road Solihull B91 3JQ
Received 17 Jun 2024 - UnknownPL/2024/01159/PN
Prior notification for the installation of a 20 metre high monopole, 6 No. antennas, 2 No. transmission dishes, 2 No. equipment cabinets, and ancillary development.
Telecommunications Mast 30859900 Kenilworth Road Balsall Common Solihull
Received 17 Jun 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01160/VAR
Vary condition No. 3 following planning approval PL/2021/02481/PPFL to increase hazardous waste processing from 29,999 to 59,999 tonnes/per annum.
OS Holdings Meriden Quarry Cornets End Lane Meriden Solihull CV7 7LG
Received 17 Jun 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01161/VAR
Variation of condition 7- operation times of planning approval granted on 26/8/2023 for PL/2021/00745/VAR- Remove condition Nos. 2 (The restriction in not being able to sell hot food for consumption off the premises restricts the sustainability of any future tenant being able to run a profitable business), Vary condition 3- opening hours to Monday to Thursday 0800 hrs to 1800hrs, Friday and Saturday 0800hrs to 2200hrs , Sunday 0900 hrs to 1400hrs on planning approval 2000/716 also known as PL/2000/01173/CU - Change of use from post office/village store to include tea room. NAMELY to reword condition 7 to exclude the 2 year trial period. FROM- The restaurant shall not operate outside the hours of 6pm and 10pm Friday and Saturday nor at any time on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays or Sundays and only for specified period of 2 years from the date of this permission (26/8/2023) , after which further permission must be applied for from the Local Council to operate the restaurant. TO-The restaurant shall not operate outside the hours of 6pm and 10pm Friday and Saturday nor at any time on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays or Sundays.
Store & Stove 10 Church Lane Berkswell Solihull CV7 7BJ
Received 17 Jun 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01163/MINFHO
Single storey front extension to form bedroom/shower room and storage for disabled person.
25 Rodborough Road Dorridge Solihull B93 8EE
Received 17 Jun 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01164/TPO
Fell two Oak trees (T4 & T5) within the grounds of the KIA car dealership bordering the rear garden. Both trees are in decline.
11 Morville Close Dorridge Solihull B93 8SZ
Received 17 Jun 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01165/CLOPUD
Certificate of lawful development for proposed single storey side extension.
54 Dewberry Road Tidbury Green Solihull B90 1UJ
Received 17 Jun 2024 - UnknownPL/2024/01166/PNH
Prior notification for a ground floor rear extension measuring 4m from beyond the original rear wall, at a maximum height of 3.5m, and measuring 2.6m at the eaves
5 Bramley Croft Shirley Solihull B90 3EJ
Received 17 Jun 2024 - UnknownPL/2024/01167/PNSVP
Prior notification to install solar photovoltaic panels on the roof surfaces of the site.
Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst Cooks Lane Kingshurst Solihull B37 6NU
Received 13 Jun 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01168/MINFHO
First floor extension over existing garage single storey side extension.
20 Walford Drive Elmdon Solihull B92 9DR
Received 18 Jun 2024 - UnknownPL/2024/01169/PNH
Prior notification for a ground floor rear extension measuring 5m beyond the original rear wall, at a maximum height of 4m, and measuring 3m at the eaves.
88 Delrene Road Shirley Solihull B90 2HP
Received 14 Jun 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01173/MINFHO
Two storey side extension and single storey rear extension. New 1.8m garden fence and gate to rear garden behind new 1m high garden wall to back of footpath. Extended driveway for additional parking.
56 Coppice Walk Cheswick Green Solihull B90 4HZ
Received 18 Jun 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01174/NONMC
Amendments to planning permission dated 09/11/2023 reference PL/2022/01190/PPFL for: Conversion from agricultural barn to single dwelling. Namely: No roof terrace to balcony roof light in bedroom 3, External glazing to diamond brick detailing, repositioning of roof lights, addition of solar panels, resizing of lounge and utility doors, change door to window in lounge, change position of door to store and Horizontal glazing bars removed from double height openings to main barn
Barston Farm Hob Lane Barston Solihull B92 0JT
Received 14 Jun 2024 - UnknownPL/2024/01176/PNH
Prior notification for a ground floor rear extension measuring 6m beyond the original rear wall, at a maximum height of 2.8m, and measuring 2.6m at the eaves.
103 Sandy Hill Road Shirley Solihull B90 2EU
Received 13 Jun 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01177/TCA
Crown reduce by at least 50% cherry tree situated to the left-hand side of the summerhouse, and reduce in height by at least 50% conifer trees beyond boundary line.
56 Kineton Green Road Olton Solihull B92 7EB
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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