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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 dates5,773Searchable applications
468Recorded as pending
89%Approval rate · 5,030 approved or refused records
529Refused applications
4,501 approved · 529 refused · 137 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 26 Nov 2019 to 7 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 12 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/2024/01661/MINFHO
Add external wall insulation to the elevations of the property that will abut the neighbouring property. Installing the external wall insulation up to the party wall as shown on the floor plans (attached separately), adding the necessary finish that will be a rendered finish proposed Permarock external wall insulation (Colour: White) & extend the verge of the roof to overhang the new works.
78 Damson Lane Solihull B92 9JP
Received 16 Aug 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01662/MINFHO
Add external wall insulation to the elevations of the property that will abut the neighbouring property. Installing the external wall insulation up to the party wall as shown on the floor plans (attached separately), adding the necessary finish that will be a rendered finish proposed Permarock external wall insulation (Colour: White) & extend the verge of the roof to overhang the new works.
92 Mill Lane Bentley Heath Solihull B93 8NW
Received 16 Aug 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01663/MINFHO
Add external wall insulation to the elevations of the property that will abut the neighbouring property. Installing the external wall insulation up to the party wall as shown on the floor plans (attached separately), adding the necessary finish that will be a rendered finish (Colour: White) & extend the verge of the roof to overhang the new works.
69 Longdon Road Knowle Solihull B93 9HT
Received 16 Aug 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01664/MINFHO
Add external wall insulation to the elevations of the property that will abut the neighbouring property. Installing the external wall insulation up to the party wall as shown on the floor plans (attached separately), adding the necessary finish that will be a rendered finish (Colour: White) & extend the verge of the roof to overhang the new works.
9 Balsall Street Balsall Common Solihull CV7 7AR
Received 16 Aug 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01665/MINFHO
External wall insulation to the elevations of the property that will abut the neighbouring property, adding a rendered finish (Colour: Warm white) & extend the verge of the roof to overhang the new works.
1 Oldwich Lane East Fen End Solihull CV8 1NR
Received 16 Aug 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01666/MINFHO
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of family room.
23 Easenhall Close Knowle Solihull B93 9QA
Received 16 Aug 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01667/TPO
Reduce Crown of Oak tree T1 by 2 metres to suitable growth to leave a balanced shape. Thin out the internal canopy by 10% to allow more light into the house.
166 Tythe Barn Lane Shirley Solihull B90 1PF
Received 19 Aug 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01668/MINFHO
Detached annexe (Resubmission of PL/2024/00986/MINFHO).
137 Elmdon Lane Marston Green Solihull B37 7DN
Received 13 Aug 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01669/MINFHO
Replace flat roof on existing ground floor extension with a pitched roof with roof lights
22 Ashleigh Road Solihull B91 1AF
Received 19 Aug 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01672/MINFHO
Demolition of garage. Two storey side extension and single storey rear extension.
2 Evenlode Road Solihull B92 8EW
Received 19 Aug 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01673/DIS
Discharge condition No. 2 (replacement tree) on planning approval PL/2024/00570/TPO dated 02/07/2024 for the removal of Ash tree (T2).
16 Brook Lane Olton Solihull B92 7EJ
Received 16 Aug 2024 - UnknownPL/2024/01674/EIASCR
EIA Screening for Birmingham Sprint Phase 2.
A45/B425 Sprint Route - Sprint Phase 2
Received 15 Aug 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01675/MINFHO
Conversion of garage to study, adjustments to rear single storey utility area bin store to front.
42 Blackford Road Shirley Solihull B90 4BT
Received 20 Aug 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01678/MINFHO
Front kerb drop for a maisonette.
37 St. Johns Close Knowle Solihull B93 0NN
Received 20 Aug 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01679/MINFHO
Part retrospective consent for a single storey front extension, first floor side extension and part two storey, part single storey rear extension to include the alteration/addition of a canopy to front elevation (Re-submission of PL/2023/01707/MINFHO)
7 Amington Road Shirley Solihull B90 2RF
Received 20 Aug 2024 - UnknownPL/2024/01680/MINFHO
Remodelling of existing dwelling house including two storey side and rear extensions, extension to front porch, increase in roof ridge height and front and rear dormers (Resubmission of PL/2023/00040/MINFHO).
27 Danford Lane Solihull B91 1QA
Received 20 Aug 2024 - UnknownPL/2024/01681/PNH
Prior notification for a ground floor rear extension measuring 6m beyond the original rear wall, at a maximum height of 3.9m, and measuring 2.6m at the eaves.
402 Gospel Lane Olton Solihull B27 7AW
Received 15 Aug 2024 - UnknownPL/2024/01682/PNH
Prior notification for a ground floor rear extension measuring 4.5m from the original rear wall, at a maximum height of 3m, and measuring 2.8m at the eaves.
106 Cranmore Boulevard Shirley Solihull B90 4RU
Received 16 Aug 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01683/NONMC
Amendments to planning permission dated 17/07/2024 reference PL/2024/00980/MINFHO for: Garage conversion, replacement garage roof, replacement porch, replacement cladding to front elevation, replacement rear single storey extension roof, replacement French and bi-folding doors to rear elevation. Namely: For porch roof height to be reduced, and the replacement mono-pitch roof over the retained garage and garage conversion to abut the gable wall.
16 Gilberry Close Knowle Solihull B93 9JZ
Received 19 Aug 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01684/PPTREE
20% Reduction to Crown of 3 No. trees (T5 - Holly, T6 - Lime and T7 Oak) overhanging boundary to 132 Dorridge Road.
132 Dorridge Road Dorridge Solihull B93 8BN
Received 20 Aug 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01685/MINFHO
Loft extension and conversion to include double hip-to-gable roof redesign with front and rear dormers.
5 Exhall Close Shirley Solihull B91 1YU
Received 20 Aug 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01686/DIS
Discharge condition Nos. 5 (cycle parking), 6 (CMP), 10 (LEMP), 11 (external lighting) and 12 (materials) following planning approval PL/2023/01326/PPFL for a proposed Eco-Resort consisting of 59 pods, ancillary buildings and associated works.
The Rough National Exhibition Centre Pendigo Way Solihull
Received 20 Aug 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/01687/DIS
Discharge of conditions 5-Preliminary Ecology Appraisal and 6-Materials of planning application PL/2020/01514/PPFL- New access driveway for Home Farm. Approved on 15/02/2021.
Home Farm Kenilworth Road Knowle Solihull B93 0AB
Received 20 Aug 2024 - Awaiting decisionPL/2024/01688/DIS
Discharge condition No.10 Parts 3 and 4 (contaminated land; unexpected) following planning approval PL/2022/02106/PPFL for extension of the existing hospital to provide a new elective hub, including three theatres equipped with laminar flow capabilities, three general theatres future-proofed for robotic capabilities, and supporting services
Solihull Hospital Lode Lane Solihull B91 2JL
Received 21 Aug 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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