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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 dates5,942Searchable applications
466Recorded as pending
89%Approval rate · 5,190 approved or refused records
553Refused applications
4,637 approved · 553 refused · 145 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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More application records
- UnknownPL/2024/02938/PNH
Prior notification to remove existing single storey rear gable extension and replace with a single storey rear extension with 2 No. flat roof lights measuring 6m beyond the original rear wall, at a maximum height of 3m, and measuring 2.7m at the eaves.
155 Solihull Road Shirley Solihull B90 3LQ
Received 13 Dec 2024 - UnknownPL/2024/02939/PNHAA
Prior notification for an additional storey, 2.36m above existing roof height of 4.98m, total height 7.34m to existing bungalow.
90 Solihull Road Shirley Solihull B90 3HL
Received 13 Dec 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/02940/NONMC
Non-material amendment for alterations to previously approved plans and elevations following planning approval 2007/447 (PL/2007/01121/FULL): Not progressing with extending into the existing roof space or new roof space over rear extension to form 2 additional bedrooms. Rear extension to have a flat roof instead of a pitched roof. Minor adjustments to fenestration to the side elevation and rear elevation. Extension commenced in 2008 and foundations were inspected by SMBC building control on 04.01.2008. The extension was constructed to wall plate level for the roof then the previous owner did not build any further. The applicant purchased the property in 2024 and is completing the ground floor extension in line with the proposed plans and elevations.
81 Colebrook Road Shirley Solihull B90 1BA
Received 13 Dec 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/02942/MINFHO
Single storey front extension to extend garage forward to make provision for woodwork room and enlargement of current front porch with gable design.
56 Buryfield Road Solihull B91 2DG
Received 16 Dec 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/02943/PPFL
Engineering works to facilitate Severn Trent drainage works.
Jaguar Land Rover Lode Lane Solihull B92 8NW
Received 16 Dec 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/02944/PPFL
Partial demolition of existing conservatory with glazed roof. Erection of new conservatory with tiled roof.
1 Manor Road Solihull B91 2BH
Received 16 Dec 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/02945/PPFL
New shop fronts, air conditioning condenser units and extract ducts.
407 - 411 Stratford Road Shirley Solihull B90 4AA
Received 17 Dec 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/02946/ADV
Erect two fascia signs and one projecting sign, internally illuminated.
407 - 411 Stratford Road Shirley Solihull B90 4AA
Received 17 Dec 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/02947/MINFHO
Single storey side extension.
68 Yew Tree Lane Solihull B91 2PD
Received 17 Dec 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/02949/PPFL
Telecommunications installation: 40m High FLI ATS1301 5G lattice tower on 7.7 x 7.7 x 1.2m deep concrete base with 3m circular head frame for 6 No. antennas apertures at 350�/130�/220� and 4 No. 600 Dishes. RRUs, BOBs and active routers to be fixed to head frame below antennas and associated ancillary works.
Telecommunications Mast 1735886 Cranmore Drive Shirley Solihull
Received 17 Dec 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/02950/ADV
Installation of signs to include: to the front elevation - 1x vinyl (applied behind glass), 1x acrylic panel, 1x fascia sign and 1x hanging sign; and to the rear elevation - 1x fascia sign. A further 5no. parking panels are to be installed to the rear car park.
1673 Chester Court High Street Knowle Solihull B93 0LL
Received 17 Dec 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/02951/MINFHO
First floor side extension, rear dormer and front skylights to facilitate loft conversion, front and rear extensions.
123 Widney Road Bentley Heath Solihull B93 9AN
Received 18 Dec 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/02952/TCA
Fell 1 x horse chestnut tree (T1), repollard 1 x sycamore tree, reduce 1 x sycamore tree by 2-3m, reduce to approximately 2.2m small yew tree (T4) and prune lateral growth by approximately 0.5-1m.
113 Lodge Road Knowle Solihull B93 0HG
Received 18 Dec 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/02955/MINFHO
Two storey side and single storey rear extension.
28 Eden Road Elmdon Solihull B92 9DU
Received 18 Dec 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/02956/MINFHO
Two storey and single story rear extension.
67 Arnold Road Shirley Solihull B90 3JS
Received 18 Dec 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/02961/MINFHO
Single storey rear extension replacing existing conservatory. Single storey front extension forming new entrance porch. Internal remodelling with new roof construction including solar panels to front elevation and new rear loft dormer construction.
18 Brooklands Way Marston Green Solihull B37 7FT
Received 18 Dec 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/02962/PPFL
Change of use for conversion of barn to dwelling.
Land Off Browns Lane Bentley Heath Solihull
Received 18 Dec 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/02963/VAR
Remove condition 6 (No habitable floorspace shall be created within the roof space of the dwelling/extension) of planning permission dated 14/10/2024 reference PL/2024/01394/MINFHO and Remove condition that reads "Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (or any Order revoking and reenacting that Order), no habitable floorspace shall be created within the roof space of the dwelling/extension hereby approved without the prior permission of the Local Planning Authority" originally on planning permission dated 31/08/1983 reference 1983/1280/S (PL/1983/01246/FULL) and PL/2023/02619/VAR.
Grimshaw Lodge Hampton Road Knowle Solihull B93 0NX
Received 18 Dec 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/02964/MINFHO
Ground floor rear extension.
23 Barnfield Drive Solihull B92 0QB
Received 19 Dec 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/02965/MINFHO
Single storey rear extension and garage conversion to form annexe.
95 Lyndon Road Solihull B92 7RF
Received 19 Dec 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/02966/PPFL
Installation of 1.5m high hoop top perimeter railings to elevations fronting Blossomfield Road & Alder Park Road incorporating access gates.
White Falcon Court Alder Park Road Solihull B91 1PA
Received 19 Dec 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/02967/MINFHO
Two storey and single storey side extensions, porch/garage extension and increased parking area to front. Similar scheme was approved under planning application No. PL/2020/00015/MINFHO dated 21/02/2020.
43 Barcheston Road Knowle Solihull B93 9JU
Received 19 Dec 2024 - DecidedPL/2024/02968/VAR
Vary condition 2 - Plan Numbers of appeal reference: APP/Q4625/W/24/3343604 allowed on 13/12/2024 regarding planning application PL/2023/01836/PPFL- Demolition of existing property and erection of 2 No. detached dwellings. Namely: Replace approved drawing numbers 31132 - 04, 05, 06 with 31132 - 04A 31132 - 05D 31132 - 06D to include cinema room added to loft spaces.
83 Blue Lake Road Dorridge Solihull B93 8BH
Received 19 Dec 2024 - UnknownPL/2024/02969/PNH
Prior notification for a ground floor rear extension with flat roof measuring 5m beyond the original rear wall, at a maximum height of 3m, and measuring 3m at the eaves.
110 Delrene Road Shirley Solihull B90 2HP
Received 19 Dec 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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