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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 dates5,907Searchable applications
466Recorded as pending
89%Approval rate · 5,156 approved or refused records
550Refused applications
4,606 approved · 550 refused · 144 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 26 Nov 2019 to 7 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 13 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.
Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
More application records
- UnknownPL/2024/02746/PPFL
Erect timber cladding to part exterior of building.
Bulls Head 7 Limekiln Lane Earlswood Solihull B94 6BU
Received 14 Nov 2024 - UnknownPL/2024/02747/LBC
Listed building consent to erect timber cladding to part exterior of building.
Bulls Head 7 Limekiln Lane Earlswood Solihull B94 6BU
Received 14 Nov 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/02748/DIS
Discharge condition Nos. 3 (materials) and 6 (railway boundary works) following planning approval PL/2024/00136/PPFL.
Oakfield House 478 Station Road Dorridge Solihull B93 8HE
Received 14 Nov 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/02749/TCA
Lateral Limb reduction Sycamore tree (T1) from the property by 2-3m and Crown Reduce the rest of the side of the tree to suit.
Solihull Preparatory School Brueton Avenue Solihull B91 3EN
Received 14 Nov 2024 - UnknownPL/2024/02750/PNH
Prior notification for a ground floor rear extension to living room and new bathroom and utility space measuring 6m beyond the original rear wall, at a maximum height of 4m, and measuring 2.5m at the eaves.
62 Wyckham Road Castle Bromwich Solihull B36 0HS
Received 14 Nov 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/02751/MINFHO
Single and two storey side extension.
55 Pear Tree Crescent Solihull Lodge Solihull B90 1LD
Received 15 Nov 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/02753/MINFHO
Conversion of garage and store building to ancillary accommodation with retrospective consent for fenestration changes.
Yew Tree Cottage Box Trees Road Dorridge Solihull B94 6EB
Received 15 Nov 2024 - Awaiting decisionPL/2024/02754/DIS
Discharge condition No. 13- CEMP -Construction Environmental Management Plan following planning approval PL/2023/01528/PPFL - Erection of 2 five bed detached houses on land adjacent to 28 Four Ashes Road Approved on 5-10-2023 .
28 Four Ashes Road Dorridge Solihull B93 8LX
Received 15 Nov 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/02755/MINFHO
Rear and side single storey extension.
45 Green Lane Castle Bromwich Solihull B36 0AY
Received 18 Nov 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/02756/NONMC
Non-material amendment to planning approval PL/2024/00923/MINFHO dated 8/7/2024 for demolition of existing sun room and felt roofs at the dwelling house and construction of a new part two storey, part single storey rear extension on an equivalent footprint and higher quality pitched/parapet style roofs. Namely for the replacement roof to the front and side that is proposed to be flat (as per the existing), to be lower than the height approved, and with a dark grey aluminium fascia. All existing windows are to be replaced, and all windows are proposed to have a dark grey frame to match the fascia.
95 Beauchamp Road Solihull B91 2BU
Received 14 Nov 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/02757/TPO
Reduce crown of ash tree (T34) in rear garden by 5m.
17 Tythe Barn Lane Shirley Solihull B90 1RN
Received 15 Nov 2024 - UnknownPL/2024/02758/PPFL
Formation of new access from Kenilworth Road to stable yard at rear of site.
Land Adjacent 114 Kenilworth Road Knowle Solihull
Received 18 Nov 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/02760/TPO
Lateral Limb Reductions between 1.5m and 4m to Maple tree 2, on 10 No. branches overhanging 15 Speedwell Drive.
11 Speedwell Drive Balsall Common Solihull CV7 7AU
Received 18 Nov 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/02761/MINFHO
Alteration of existing front window to full height door and window system to provide new entrance to ground level bedroom, for severely disabled gentleman. New pitched canopy over new entrance, in materials to match existing, and associated works to front driveway area, to enable level access threshold to new entrance. Construction of new single storey rear bathroom and sunroom extensions, with internal remodelling works.
206 Kineton Green Road Olton Solihull B92 7ER
Received 18 Nov 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/02762/TCA
Reduce crown of acer tree (T1) in rear garden to 5.5m in height, and to 3.9m wide spread. Reduce crown of acer tree (T2) in front garden to 4.75m in height, and to 4.2m wide spread.
9 Granby Close Olton Solihull B92 7DP
Received 18 Nov 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/02763/MINFHO
Erect flat roof on existing approved extension.
70 Hermitage Road Solihull B91 2LP
Received 18 Nov 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/02764/MINFHO
Ground floor dining room and porch extension. First floor bedroom extensions and dormer to rear bedroom.
114A Widney Manor Road Solihull B91 3JJ
Received 19 Nov 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/02765/VAR
Application to vary condition No. 1 (drawings) following planning approval PL/2023/00432/MINFHO dated 17.4.2023 for Two storey front and side extension. Two storey rear extension to replace existing sunroom and timber decking. Single storey side extension to replace existing. Installation of rear dormers. Erection of raised patio. Restoration of chimney. Namely: Reduce size of rear extension, render to the rear and side elevations, amendments to rear bay windows and removal of chimney.
142 Widney Manor Road Solihull B91 3JJ
Received 19 Nov 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/02766/MINFHO
Internal alterations and replanning of existing ground floor and first floor, demolition of existing single storey garage and summer house, single storey rear extension, two storey side and rear extension.
79 Kingslea Road Shirley Solihull B91 1TJ
Received 19 Nov 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/02767/TPO
4m crown lift and prune by 1m closer to the boundary on 2 x Norway maple trees within group TG2 of TPO for Lanchester School.
School House Lanchester Way Smiths Wood Solihull B36 9LF
Received 19 Nov 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/02768/DIS
Discharge Condition 3 (Matching materials) of planning approval PL/2021/03146/MINFHO.
134 Streetsbrook Road Solihull B90 3PH
Received 19 Nov 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/02769/MINFHO
Two storey side and rear extension with single storey forward extension.
18 Wells Green Road Solihull B92 7PF
Received 19 Nov 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/02770/PPFL
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of detached new build dwelling and outbuilding.
47 Alderbrook Road Solihull B91 1NR
Received 20 Nov 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/02771/MINFHO
Ground floor rear extension.
131 Yoxall Road Shirley Solihull B90 3RW
Received 20 Nov 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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