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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
6,624Searchable applications
467Recorded as pending
89%Approval rate · 5,825 approved or refused records
637Refused applications

5,188 approved · 637 refused · 173 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 26 Nov 2019 to 12 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 15 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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  1. DecidedPL/2025/01355/TPO

    Cut back all vegetation to the boundary fence and Crown Raise 4m from ground level where possible. Cut back vegetation on the entrance to the site to enable safe access and egress approximately 2.5m. The vegetation is of mixed species, Conifer, Ash, Field Maple, and Blackthorn.Works are required to enable a safe working area within the site for STW staff and equipment critical to maintaining water and wastewater processing.

    Severn Trent Rumbush Lane, Tidbury Green, Metropolitan Borough Of Solihull, West B94 5NA

    Received 9 Jul 2025
  2. DecidedPL/2025/01356/VAR

    Amendments to planning permission PL/2023/02079/MAJFOT dated 24 July 2024 for a 14 bay golf driving range, video room, ball wash, entrance reception. Namely: Variation of condition 1 (drawings) to enlarge the approved building.

    West Midlands Golf Club Marsh House Farm Lane Barston Solihull B92 0LB

    Received 18 Jun 2025
  3. UnknownPL/2025/01357/PN

    Prior notification for erection of a steel framed machinery building.

    Kidpile Farm Rumbush Lane Earlswood Solihull B94 5JR

    Received 10 Jul 2025
  4. DecidedPL/2025/01358/MINFHO

    Retrospective consent for hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer.

    36 Charles Road Shirley Solihull B91 1TS

    Received 10 Jul 2025
  5. DecidedPL/2025/01360/MINFHO

    Two storey & single storey rear extensions, removal of chimney & alteration to the roof form.

    7 Thornby Avenue Solihull B91 2BJ

    Received 10 Jul 2025
  6. UnknownPL/2025/01361/PPFL

    Removal of existing rear structures, and erection of a single storey prayer and community building to the rear of Sandalls Cottage (Use Class F1).

    1021 Warwick Road Solihull B91 3HG

    Received 10 Jul 2025
  7. DecidedPL/2025/01363/DIS

    Discharge condition No. 3 (specialist foundation details) on planning approval PL/2025/00306/MINFHO dated 01/07/2025 for a two storey side and single storey rear extension.

    780 Old Lode Lane Elmdon Solihull B92 8NH

    Received 8 Jul 2025
  8. DecidedPL/2025/01364/MINFHO

    Single storey rear extensions

    37 Arden Vale Road Knowle Solihull B93 9NW

    Received 8 Jul 2025
  9. DecidedPL/2025/01366/PPOL

    Outline planning application for up to 80 dwellings and associated infrastructure, with all matters reserved except access including the demolition of 2210 & 2212 Stratford Road to form new access.

    Land West Of Stratford Road Hockley Heath Solihull

    Received 11 Jul 2025
  10. UnknownPL/2025/01368/PNH

    Prior notification for a ground floor rear extension measuring 6m beyond the original rear wall, at a maximum height of 4m, and measuring 3m at the eaves.

    51 Ulleries Road Solihull B92 8DX

    Received 6 Jul 2025
  11. DecidedPL/2025/01369/MINFHO

    Conversion of garage to accommodation, with minor alterations to front and rear.

    42 Ulleries Road Solihull B92 8EF

    Received 14 Jul 2025
  12. DecidedPL/2025/01370/MINFHO

    Erection of a detached double garage with pitched roof, to be used for incidental domestic storage and secure parking in association with the residential use of the property.

    The Root Cellar Barretts Lane Farm Barretts Lane Balsall Common Solihull CV7 7GB

    Received 14 Jul 2025
  13. DecidedPL/2025/01371/MINFHO

    Demolition of existing flat roof carport and formation of a ground floor rear extension with associated internal modifications. Infilling of front covered space.

    Old School House St. Peters Lane Bickenhill Solihull B92 0DP

    Received 14 Jul 2025
  14. DecidedPL/2025/01373/TPO

    Crown lift maple tree T1 to 2.5m to abate nuisance of low hanging branches over footpath.

    Play Area Shepherds Green Road The Green Shirley Solihull

    Received 14 Jul 2025
  15. DecidedPL/2025/01374/MINFHO

    Two storey side/rear and single storey rear extension.

    215 Bradford Road Castle Bromwich Solihull B36 9AG

    Received 14 Jul 2025
  16. DecidedPL/2025/01377/TPO

    T1 Oak tree - Crown reduction by 1-3 metres on the south side of the tree and formative pruning on the remainder of the tree (sides and top) by 1-2m to bring the tree into suitable shape and form. Crown lift to the lowest large south extending limb, to remove the epicormic growth.

    60 Crimscote Close Monkspath Solihull B90 4TT

    Received 15 Jul 2025
  17. DecidedPL/2025/01378/TPO

    T1 Oak tree - Reduction of the canopy on the property and neighbour's side (right hand side when viewing the tree) by 1-4 metres, crown raising to the lowest main union on the same side to increase clearance, and reduction of branches extending over the adjacent lamp post to prevent future interference 1-4 metres.

    16 Besford Grove Monkspath Solihull B90 4YU

    Received 15 Jul 2025
  18. DecidedPL/2025/01379/MINFHO

    Single storey side extension and new detached concrete panel garage.

    109 Whitebeam Road Chelmsley Wood Solihull B37 7PE

    Received 14 Jul 2025
  19. DecidedPL/2025/01381/PPFL

    Charging zone with erection of EV chargers, substation enclosure, LV panel, meter cabinet and associated works.

    Morrisons Store George Road Solihull B91 3BQ

    Received 14 Jul 2025
  20. DecidedPL/2025/01382/TPO

    T1 Maple tree - Reduce crown over garden by 3 metres. T2 Chestnut tree - Reduce crown over garden by 3 metres. T3 Maple tree - Reduce crown over garden by 3 metres. T4 Ash tree - Reduce length of lateral limb over garden by 5 metres.

    42 Avenue Road Dorridge Solihull B93 8LA

    Received 15 Jul 2025
  21. DecidedPL/2025/01383/PPFL

    Variation of Condition 1 of planning permission dated 20/03/2025 reference PL/2024/02173/MINFHO for a single storey front and rear extensions and first floor side extension. Namely: To increase the depth of the ground floor rear extension.

    20 Marsham Court Road Solihull B91 2ET

    Received 15 Jul 2025
  22. DecidedPL/2025/01384/ADV

    New signage to shop front.

    3A Station Approach Dorridge Solihull B93 8JA

    Received 15 Jul 2025
  23. DecidedPL/2025/01385/NONMC

    Non-material amendment following planning approval PL/2023/00739/MINFHO dated 30.05.2023 for minor alterations to front elevation to provide better wheelchair access. Replace rear conservatory. Namely: Alterations to the front elevation to provide better wheelchair access.

    129 Bradbury Road Olton Solihull B92 8AL

    Received 7 Jul 2025
  24. DecidedPL/2025/01386/MINFHO

    Single storey rear extension, alterations to patio and fenestration.

    10 Woodlea Drive Solihull B91 1PG

    Received 15 Jul 2025

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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.

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