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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 dates6,673Searchable applications
469Recorded as pending
89%Approval rate · 5,867 approved or refused records
642Refused applications
5,225 approved · 642 refused · 176 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
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/2025/02345/VAR
Variation of condition No. 1 following planning permission dated 15.08.2024 reference PL/2023/02605/PPFL for: Demolition of 7 Dunsmore Grove and erection of 5 No. detached dwellings with associated garaging, access and landscaping. Namely: Replacing the originally approved uniform brick elevations with a more varied combination of brick and render, together with the introduction of bay detailing to the principal elevations.
7 Dunsmore Grove Olton Solihull B91 1BH
Received 18 Dec 2025 - DecidedPL/2025/02346/HS2NMC
Non-material amendment to Schedule 17 consent PL/2023/02132/HS2DIS, Plans and Specifications under Schedule 17 of the High-Speed Rail (London-West Midlands) Act 2017 for works comprising the A452 Kenilworth Road Overbridge structure and adjoining earthworks, location of permanent security, ecological and boundary fencing and vehicle restraint barriers. The non-material change comprises changes to extent of the Vehicle Restraint System, amendments to the design of landscape earthworks, replacement of a section of boundary fencing with ecological security fencing and additional minor earthworks to form a section of the Maintenance Access Track.
Land Adjacent To A452 Kenilworth Road, Between Its Junctions With Marsh Lane And Meriden Road In Berkswell, Solihull
Received 16 Dec 2025 - Awaiting decisionPL/2025/02347/PPFL
Retrospective planning permission for siting of temporary portable site office converted into cafe with associated decking.
Seven Acre Farm Warwick Road Knowle Solihull B93 0EE
Received 18 Dec 2025 - DecidedPL/2025/02348/VAR
Variation of condition No. 1 of planning permission dated 27.10.25, reference PL/2025/01711/MINFHO for single storey rear extension. Namely: Increase in depth and reduction of height of single storey rear extension.
11 Arrow Close Knowle Solihull B93 9JF
Received 18 Dec 2025 - DecidedPL/2025/02349/PPFL
Installation of roof mounted solar panels
The Royal Star And Garter Homes 26 Tudor Coppice Solihull B91 3DE
Received 19 Dec 2025 - DecidedPL/2025/02351/MINFHO
Ground floor rear infill extension adjacent existing breakfast room extension, including enlargement of existing west side window opening and the installation of a bay window to enhance daylight provision to kitchen, plus formation of internal opening within existing wall to accommodate glazed double doors between dining room and kitchen.
36 Whitefields Road Solihull B91 3NX
Received 17 Dec 2025 - DecidedPL/2025/02352/PPFL
Rebuilding of dilapidated barn and conversion into additional restaurant space. Installation of new doors and windows to existing opening and formation of new openings to connect the barn with the existing garden area. New patio to be formed.
Bulls Head Barston Lane Barston Solihull B92 0JU
Received 19 Dec 2025 - DecidedPL/2025/02353/LBC
Listed building consent for rebuilding of dilapidated barn and conversion into additional restaurant space. Installation of new doors and windows to existing opening and formation of new openings to connect the barn with the existing garden area. New patio to be formed.
Bulls Head Barston Lane Barston Solihull B92 0JU
Received 19 Dec 2025 - DecidedPL/2025/02354/DIS
Discharge of condition 6- Construction Method Statement on planning approval - PL/2025/01528/PPFL-Conversion of two existing tennis courts to two open padel courts, one covered padel court, floodlighting and associated works. Approved 1.12.2.25
247 Cranmore Boulevard Shirley Solihull B90 4ZL
Received 19 Dec 2025 - DecidedPL/2025/02355/MINFHO
Conversion of a garage, a new front entrance, single storey front car port extension, new windows in side elevation at ground floor, alterations to drive and an extended decked area to rear.
1161 Warwick Road Solihull B91 3HQ
Received 19 Dec 2025 - DecidedPL/2025/02356/CLOPUD
Certificate of lawful development proposed reuse of a (3a) dwelling house as a children's home for up to two children, with a manager and two carers working on rota basis (2).
27 Dene Court Road Olton Solihull B92 8DG
Received 19 Dec 2025 - DecidedPL/2025/02357/DIS
Discharge of conditions 5 (Bat), 6 (scheme for biodiversity enhancements), 7 (Construction and Environmental Management Plan) and 8 (external light) of permission PL/2024/01900/PPFL dated 07.03.2025 for Demolition of five agricultural buildings and erection of a detached 4 bedroom dwelling
Magpie Farm Magpie Lane Balsall Common Solihull CV7 7AW
Received 19 Dec 2025 - Awaiting decisionPL/2025/02358/PPOL
Residential development for up to 150 dwellings (Use Class C3), including access, public open space, landscaping and associated infrastructure (Outline, All Matters Reserved other than the principle means of access to the site from Tanworth Lane).
Land Off Tanworth Lane Shirley Solihull
Received 22 Dec 2025 - DecidedPL/2025/02359/MINFHO
Two storey side extension, part two storey/part single storey rear extension, single storey front porch extension & hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer.
110 Cooks Lane Kingshurst Solihull B37 6NT
Received 22 Dec 2025 - DecidedPL/2025/02360/MINFHO
Demolition of existing rear bay window and erection of single storey rear extension.
101 Grange Road Olton Solihull B91 1BZ
Received 22 Dec 2025 - DecidedPL/2025/02361/PPFL
Alterations to shop frontage, addition of railings to rear flat roof, alterations to access stairs and rear doorway, addition of AC units, replacement of windows and other minor alterations.
1679 High Street Knowle Solihull B93 0LL
Received 20 Dec 2025 - DecidedPL/2025/02362/MINFHO
Rear single storey infill extension.
44 Widney Lane Solihull B91 3LS
Received 22 Dec 2025 - DecidedPL/2025/02366/COU
Change of use for part of the house for ground floor gym and a new single storey extension to be used for short-term lets.
15 Alcott Lane Marston Green Solihull B37 7AT
Received 18 Dec 2025 - DecidedPL/2025/02367/CLOPUD
Certificate of lawful development for proposed 5m x 3m extension/conservatory.
3 Box Trees Lane Blythe Valley Park Shirley Solihull B90 8DE
Received 22 Dec 2025 - DecidedPL/2025/02368/MINFHO
Retrospective application for a part two storey, part single storey side & rear extensions and loft conversion with side and rear dormer (Resubmission of PL/2024/02914/MINFHO).
424 Stratford Road Shirley Solihull B90 4AQ
Received 18 Dec 2025 - DecidedPL/2025/02369/MINFHO
Two storey side/rear and single storey rear extension.
86 Elmfield Road Castle Bromwich Solihull B36 0HN
Received 22 Dec 2025 - Awaiting decisionPL/2025/02370/PPFL
Reconfiguration of existing car park to form drop-off/pick-up and additional car parking.
Solihull Preparatory School Brueton Avenue Solihull B91 3EN
Received 22 Dec 2025 - DecidedPL/2025/02371/PPFL
Temporary installation of a marquee, outdoor cinema screen and children's play equipment on landscaped lawns for seasonal operation during the spring and summer months, for a temporary period of up to three years, with all structures installed and removed annually and the land reinstated following each period of use. In 2026 to operate from 28th March until end September (allowing for installation and break down before and after this). The activities will not be ticketed. The use is ancillary to the existing NEC operations. Planning permission is sought for a temporary period of up to three years to allow seasonal operation. The development would operate for a limited number of months each year only, with all structures removed outside the operational period and the site fully reinstated.
Lawned Land South Of Perimeter Road Solihull
Received 22 Dec 2025 - DecidedPL/2025/02372/MINFHO
Ground floor rear extension
47 Grange Road Dorridge Solihull B93 8QS
Received 23 Dec 2025
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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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