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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 dates
5,942Searchable 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4,637 approved · 553 refused · 145 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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  1. DecidedPL/2024/02970/PPFL

    Change of use to catering college (Sui generis) and new shop front.

    Units Ug 1 And 1A Maple Walk Chelmsley Wood West Midlands B37 5TS

    Received 19 Dec 2024
  2. DecidedPL/2024/02971/MINFHO

    Two storey side extension.

    3 Thornby Avenue Solihull B91 2BJ

    Received 20 Dec 2024
  3. DecidedPL/2024/02972/TPO

    Crown lift Scotts pine tree (T1) on neighbours' side at 1 Harby Close, to approximately 6m from ground level (Removal of the 2 lowest branches on that side only).

    6 Byford Way Marston Green Solihull B37 7GH

    Received 19 Dec 2024
  4. DecidedPL/2024/02973/MINFHO

    Replacement/upgrade of ground floor rear conservatory

    29 Thistlewood Grove Chadwick End Solihull B93 0DW

    Received 13 Dec 2024
  5. DecidedPL/2024/02974/NONMC

    Non-material amendment following planning approval PL/2024/01827/MINFHO dated 5.12.2024 for single storey side and rear extensions to a two storey terraced house, and upper floor bedroom enlargement over existing garage; new single storey outbuilding to rear of the garden. Namely: To amend single storey side extension and single storey outbuilding to rear of the garden from timber clad to red facing brick to match to rest of the building.

    32 Stoneleigh Road Olton Solihull B91 1DG

    Received 18 Dec 2024
  6. DecidedPL/2024/02975/PPFL

    Resubmission of application PL/2023/01858/PPFL - Demolition and replacement new build detached dwelling house to reduce single storey rear element, increase front balcony, amend approved enclosed balcony to omit doors in lieu of balustrade, add Juliet balconies at loft level.

    30 Fulford Hall Road Earlswood Solihull B90 1QX

    Received 20 Dec 2024
  7. DecidedPL/2024/02976/VAR

    Vary condition No. 1 (drawings) of planning permission PL/2023/02519/PPFL dated 12 March 2023 for 'The reduction in overall footprint with the removal of the main workshop and replacement of two smaller workshops; revised footprint of the proposed office building; and additional welfare facilities including two toilet blocks, a canteen and GPS and training facility' following planning approval PL/2020/01612/PPFL. Namely: For removal of toilet block and replacement with double stack cabin.

    Berkswell Quarry Cornets End Lane Meriden Solihull CV7 7LH

    Received 20 Dec 2024
  8. DecidedPL/2024/02977/TPO

    Prune back crown spread on south side of oak tree T1 to give 2m clearance to 29 Rashwood Close (Current crown spread to stem is 6.5m), remove lower epicormic growth on main stem to 2m height. T2 Oak tree, lift crown over communal grassed area removing secondary/tertiary branches to south to 3.5m (current height 13m) to allow more light to front aspect of No.29 and allow easier maintenance of hedges and grassed area.

    29 Rashwood Close Hockley Heath Solihull B94 6SD

    Received 20 Dec 2024
  9. DecidedPL/2024/02978/DIS

    Discharge condition Nos. 4 (Drainage), 5 (Playing Field Maintenance Plan), 6 (3G Pitch Details), 9 (Construction Management Plan), 11 (Surface Water), 12 (Foul Water), 14 (Construction Environmental Management Plan), 15 (Landscape Ecological Management Plan), 16 (Bats), 18 (Tree Protection) and 19 (Aboricultural Method Statement) following planning approval PL/2023/01964/PPFL.

    Box Trees Farm 2153 Stratford Road Hockley Heath Solihull B94 6EA

    Received 23 Dec 2024
  10. DecidedPL/2024/02979/MINFHO

    Single storey porch and single storey rear extension, first floor extension above existing garage, loft conversion with new rear dormers, and material and fenestration alterations.

    78 Alderbrook Road Solihull B91 1NR

    Received 23 Dec 2024
  11. DecidedPL/2024/02980/MINFHO

    Part two storey, part single storey side and rear extension and single storey front extension.

    19 Ladbrook Road Solihull B91 3RN

    Received 23 Dec 2024
  12. DecidedPL/2024/02981/PPFL

    Full application for the erection of 177 residential dwellings (Use Class C3) including associated access, public open space, noise and flood attenuation measures.

    Land To The West Of Henbury Drive Chelmsley Wood Solihull

    Received 18 Dec 2024
  13. UnknownPL/2024/02982/PNH

    Prior notification for a ground floor rear extension measuring 4.5m from the original rear wall, at a maximum height of 2.9m, and measuring 2.9m at the eaves.

    10 Pembridge Road Dorridge Solihull B93 8SA

    Received 20 Dec 2024
  14. UnknownPL/2024/02983/PNCUDW

    Prior notification for change of use from agricultural building to 1 No. dwelling.

    Berryfields Farm Berkswell Road Meriden Solihull CV7 7LB

    Received 20 Dec 2024
  15. DecidedPL/2024/02984/DIS

    Discharge condition Nos. 4 (Lighting) and 5 (Crane Management Plan) following planning approval PL/2022/00144/PPFL.

    The Palletline Centre Starley Way Bickenhill Solihull B37 7HZ

    Received 23 Dec 2024
  16. DecidedPL/2024/02985/CLEUD

    Certificate of existing lawful use of land as private garden land in association with 163 Darley Green Road.

    163 Darley Green Road Knowle Solihull B93 8PU

    Received 23 Dec 2024
  17. DecidedPL/2024/02986/TPO

    Fell and remove 1 No. large cedar tree, replace with a new dwarf weeping Yoshino cherry tree.

    3 St. Bernards Road Olton Solihull B92 7AU

    Received 23 Dec 2024
  18. UnknownPL/2024/02987/PPRM

    Reserved matters application for the development of 85 dwellings, including design, layout and appearance, highways and drainage infrastructure, car parking, public open space and landscaping pursuant to planning permission reference PL/2023/01173/PPOL.

    Oak Farm Hampton Lane Catherine De Barnes Solihull B92 0JB

    Received 23 Dec 2024
  19. DecidedPL/2024/02988/DIS

    Discharge condition No. 3 (Materials) following planning approval PL/2024/00269/MINFHO.

    23 Oak Lane Barston Solihull B92 0JR

    Received 23 Dec 2024
  20. DecidedPL/2024/02995/MINFHO

    Single storey detached outbuilding.

    41 Hazelhurst Road Castle Bromwich Solihull B36 0BH

    Received 24 Dec 2024
  21. DecidedPL/2024/02996/PPFL

    Change of use from B1 to B8 garden supplies.

    Unit 8 Saxon Way Fordbridge Solihull

    Received 30 Dec 2024
  22. UnknownPL/2024/02997/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.

    80 Cropthorne Road Shirley Solihull B90 3JN

    Received 24 Dec 2024
  23. UnknownPL/2024/02998/MINFHO

    Ground floor rear extension.

    15 Illshaw Heath Road Hockley Heath Solihull B94 6RT

    Received 9 Dec 2024
  24. UnknownPL/2024/02999/MINFHO

    Erect outbuilding.

    Grange House Knowle Road Eastcote Solihull B92 0JA

    Received 30 Dec 2024

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