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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 dates5,567Searchable applications
468Recorded as pending
90%Approval rate · 4,835 approved or refused records
505Refused applications
4,330 approved · 505 refused · 130 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
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More application records
- DecidedPL/2024/01232/CLOPUD
Certificate of lawful development for proposed formation of habitable room in roof space with rear dormer and gable build up.
53 Dene Court Road Olton Solihull B92 8DG
Received 27 Jun 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01233/HS2DIS
Plans and Specifications submission under Schedule 17 to the High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Act 2017 for works comprising a three span accommodation overbridge approximately 59.6m in length and 6.25m in width that crosses the HS2 rail line, Earthworks around the abutments of the overbridge to fully conceal the concrete pile caps and tie the overbridge into the cutting slopes, Minor earthworks at either end of the overbridge to tie into the existing landscape, Minor earthworks to facilitate the realignment of Footpath M186, farm access roads and to create a new V-shaped ditch which is approximately 30.65m in length, 750mm deep with a side slope gradient of 1.2, and four vehicle restraint systems VRS approximately 0.75m high.
West Of Burton Green Adjacent To An Existing National Grid Substation (Berkswell).
Received 26 Jun 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01234/MINFHO
Erect dropped kerb.
16 Marshall Lake Road Shirley Solihull B90 4PL
Received 27 Jun 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01235/VAR
Variation of condition 1 of planning permission dated 09/02/2024 reference PL/2022/01866/PPFL 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. Namely Minor alterations to the approved scheme briefly - Plot 1 - Rear Gable Height Increased and Brick Porch, Plot 2 - Side Gable Height Increased, Car Port Removed, Garage Added and Brick Porch, Plot 3 - Side Gable Height Increased and Brick Porch, Plot 4 - Side Gable Height Increased and Car Port Converted to Garage, Plot 5 - Internal Alterations and Car Port Alterations, Plot 6 - Side Gable Height Increased and Car Port Removed, Garage Added and Brick Porch, Plot 7 - Internal Alterations and Car Port Converted to Garage, Plot 8 - Internal Alterations and Car Port Converted to Garage
123 Dickens Heath Road Dickens Heath Solihull B90 1QG
Received 27 Jun 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01236/LBC
Listed Building consent for existing septic tank it to be decommissioned and replaced with a new pump station with final gravity discharge to the foul public sewer in the road at the front of the property and the existing septic tank will be decommissioned and backfilled. There will also be some rainwater drainage diversions to remove cross connected pipes. All works will be to below ground drainage but some drainage gullies may need to be replaced also.
Berkswell Grange Truggist Lane Berkswell Solihull CV7 7BX
Received 28 Jun 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01237/PPFL
The development of an electric vehicle charging hub and associated works.
De Vere Village Hotel Dog Kennel Lane Shirley Solihull B90 4JG
Received 28 Jun 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01238/CLOPUD
Certificate of lawful development for proposed single storey rear extension.
8 Speedwell Drive Balsall Common Solihull CV7 7AU
Received 21 Jun 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01239/MINFHO
Demolition of existing conservatory and single storey extension to connect the existing bungalow and garage space.
19 Bellington Croft Monkspath Solihull B90 4XP
Received 28 Jun 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01240/DIS
Discharge of Condition 3- Materials on planning application approved on 25/11/2021. Ref - PL/2021/00990/PPFL-Renewal of planning approval PL/2017/01341/PPFL, and integration of planning approval PL/2019/01458/MINFHO, for the demolition of the existing property and the construction of a new residential property with driveway, landscaping, car parking, and for the demolition of the existing garage and outbuilding, and replacement with a new triple garage with gym, study and store, in the above roof space.
Ladrum 80 Meeting House Lane Balsall Common Solihull CV7 7GE
Received 28 Jun 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01241/PPFL
3 No. Padel tennis courts (with canopy and internal lighting) and 1 No. uncovered Padel court (with lighting) to replace 2 No. existing synthetic surfaced, floodlit tennis courts.
West Warwickshire Club Ltd Grange Road Olton Solihull B91 1DA
Received 28 Jun 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01242/MINFHO
Two storey front, side and rear extensions and loft extension for storage area.
184 Solihull Road Shirley Solihull B90 3LG
Received 23 Jun 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01243/MINFHO
Single storey first floor extension, internal garage conversion to shower room/wc and utility. Single storey rear extension to replace conservatory.
10 Linton Avenue Solihull B91 3NN
Received 28 Jun 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01244/MINFHO
Ground floor single storey front extension to form wcshower room for disabled use complete with porch enclosure.
43 Fieldon Close Shirley Solihull B90 3EA
Received 1 Jul 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01246/MINFHO
2 No. oak framed garden room rear extensions and oak framed veranda and alterations to fenestration.
349 Station Road Dorridge Solihull B93 8EY
Received 30 Jun 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01247/MINFHO
First floor side extension.
131 Yoxall Road Shirley Solihull B90 3RW
Received 1 Jul 2024 - UnknownPL/2024/01248/PN
Prior notification for an agricultural barn.
Chadwick Gardens Warwick Road Chadwick End Solihull
Received 1 Jul 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01249/MINFHO
Single storey rear extension with two skylights.
142 Dickens Heath Road Dickens Heath Solihull B90 1RL
Received 1 Jul 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01250/MINFHO
Part two storey, part single storey rear extension, cladding to dormer extension previously approved under PL/2024/00587/CLOPUD.
1 Milverton Road Knowle Solihull B93 0HX
Received 27 Jun 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01251/MINFHO
Two story side and rear extension, ground floor rear extension and side garage extension. Single story front extension.
36 Shelsley Way Hillfield Solihull B91 3UZ
Received 28 Jun 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01254/MINFHO
Replacement front garden wall complete with pillars, railings and gates to serve existing.
66 Alderbrook Road Solihull B91 1NR
Received 1 Jul 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01255/CLOPUD
Certificate of lawful development for proposed two storey 3m deep extension.
212 Warwick Road Olton Solihull B92 7AE
Received 1 Jul 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01256/VAR
Variation of Condition Number 1 (Approved drawings) dated 09.02.2024 reference PL/2023/01172/PPFL for: Two storey extension to dwelling and associated works including new vehicular access from Dickens Heath Road. Namely: To alter approved carport into garage.
123 Dickens Heath Road Dickens Heath Solihull B90 1QG
Received 1 Jul 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01257/PPTREE
T1 and T2 Lime trees, framework prune to previous points approximately 5m reduction, crown lift to 5m and remove epicormic growth from stem. Reason, to maintain the trees at a suitable scale for their location.
Fairmorn 4 Rectory Lane Castle Bromwich Solihull B36 9DH
Received 1 Jul 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01258/TCA
G1 4 No. Pine trees, reduce selective branches growing towards tree No. 4 by approximately 2m. T3 Sycamore tree framework prune to 12m sever and strip ivy. G2, Mixed broadleaf group, prune overhang to boundary. T4 Sycamore tree crown reduce by 3m.
Fairmorn 4 Rectory Lane Castle Bromwich Solihull B36 9DH
Received 1 Jul 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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