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Planning application documents: what to read first
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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 dates6,681Searchable applications
469Recorded as pending
89%Approval rate · 5,874 approved or refused records
644Refused applications
5,230 approved · 644 refused · 177 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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More application records
- UnknownPL/2025/02402/PNH
Prior notification for a ground floor rear kitchen extension measuring 4m beyond the original rear wall, at a maximum height of 3m, and measuring 2.4m at the eaves.
73 Stanway Road Shirley Solihull B90 3JF
Received 29 Dec 2025 - DecidedPL/2025/02403/MINFHO
Replacement of front windows.
86 St. Bernards Road Olton Solihull B92 7BP
Received 17 Dec 2025 - DecidedPL/2025/02404/ADV
Signage added to the north, east and south elevations of the unit.
The Pavillions National Exhibition Centre Pendigo Way Solihull B40 1PA
Received 31 Dec 2025 - DecidedPL/2026/00001/PPFL
Demolition of existing single storey blocks and erection of new two storey blocks to provide increased and improved office accommodation. New render finishes to all new and existing elevations.
Greswolde House 197A Station Road Knowle Solihull B93 0ER
Received 2 Jan 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/00002/MINFHO
Two storey rear extension, roof extension and hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer and alterations to porch.
202 Warwick Road Olton Solihull B92 7AE
Received 2 Jan 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/00003/NONMC
Non-material amendment following planning approval PL/2025/00898/MINFHO dated 9.6.2025 for single storey rear extension. Namely: To push the rear wall out 50cm, to avoid having to dig out foundations of the existing conservatory - as it also pushes out the wall nearest the lounge out by 60cm.
27 Meadow Pleck Lane Dickens Heath Solihull B90 1SN
Received 5 Jan 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/00004/MINFHO
Increase is parapet wall with adjoining neighbour to support replacement roof on existing rear extension with a pitched roof.
62 Geoffrey Road Shirley Solihull B90 2HN
Received 8 Dec 2025 - DecidedPL/2026/00005/MINFHO
Two storey side and rear extension and loft conversion.
144 Tilehouse Green Lane Knowle Solihull B93 9ER
Received 6 Jan 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/00006/CLOPUD
Certificate of lawful development for proposed single storey rear extension.
43 Highwood Avenue Olton Solihull B92 8QY
Received 6 Jan 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/00007/MINFHO
Single storey rear extension and two storey side extension.
23 Beauchamp Road Solihull B91 2BX
Received 6 Jan 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/00008/CLOPUD
Certificate of lawful development for proposed partial conversion of garage, addition of pitched roof with roof lights over rear garage roof and amendments to fenestration to ground floor rear elevation.
10 Blackberry Avenue Hockley Heath Solihull B94 6QE
Received 6 Jan 2026 - Awaiting decisionPL/2026/00009/PPFL
Demolition of garage and the erection of 6 No. detached homes with a new access road to land at the rear of 122, 130 and 132 School Road with associated parking and landscaping.
122 School Road Hockley Heath Solihull B94 6RB
Received 6 Jan 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/00010/TCA
Fell copper beech tree T1.
37 St. Bernards Road Olton Solihull B92 7AX
Received 6 Jan 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/00011/PPFL
Conversion and extension of existing detached annex building to form dwelling house including new detached garage and associated external works.
10 The Grove Hampton In Arden Solihull B92 0HD
Received 6 Jan 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/00013/PPFL
Conversion of existing garage/store to provide additional office space for use by the residential care home.
76 St. Bernards Road Olton Solihull B92 7BP
Received 6 Jan 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/00014/TPO
T1 Oak tree - End weight reduction of 25% to low lateral southern limb towards property and remove deadwood. T2 Yew tree - Crown lift to 5m to allow air circulation and light to reduce moss build up.
16 Sharmans Cross Road Solihull B91 1RG
Received 6 Jan 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/00015/PPFL
Retrospective consent for 8 No. replacement bay windows.
Abbeyfield House 1 - 1A Ashleigh Road Solihull B91 1AE
Received 6 Jan 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/00016/PPFL
Replacement and enlargement of existing dormer window and new dormer window within existing roof space.
76 St. Bernards Road Olton Solihull B92 7BP
Received 6 Jan 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/00017/CLOPUD
Certificate of lawful development seeking confirmation regarding lawful commencement works pursuant to planning permission PL/2022/01386/PPFL for the development of Plot 6700, Solihull Parkway, Birmingham Business Park, to provide two warehousing units (flexible Use Class falling within B2 and B8), with ancillary office space (Use Class E(g)(i)), car parking spaces and loading docks, access, landscaping and hardstanding.
Plot 6700 Solihull Parkway Marston Green Solihull
Received 6 Jan 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/00019/LBC
Listed building consent for installation (internal) of Invisilight cables as advised by BT Openreach.
Malvern House 67 New Road Solihull B91 3DL
Received 7 Jan 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/00021/DIS
Discharge condition No. 6 (parking) - As amended by by non-material amendment (PL/2026/00022/NONMC) 'Prior to the construction of the dwellings hereby approved, a detailed layout plan shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority to indicate the final layout of up to 8 car parking spaces off Anglesey Avenue. Thereafter the scheme shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details.' - following planning approval PL/2020/02435/MINFDW.
Land Off Anglesey Avenue Smiths Wood Solihull
Received 6 Jan 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/00022/NONMC
Non-material amendment following planning approval PL/2020/02435/MINFDW dated 19.05.2025 for 'Development of 5 No. houses with associated roads, parking and landscape areas'. Namely: Amendment to condition No. 6 to read: Prior to the construction of the dwellings hereby approved, a detailed layout plan shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority to indicate the final layout of up to 8 car parking spaces off Anglesey Avenue. Thereafter the scheme shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details.
Land Off Anglesey Avenue Smiths Wood Solihull
Received 6 Jan 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/00023/PIP
Construction of one new dwelling within the substantial rear garden of No. 148 Longdon Road, Knowle, Solihull B93 9HU.
148 Longdon Road Knowle Solihull B93 9HU
Received 17 Dec 2025 - UnknownPL/2026/00024/PN
Prior notification for a mast, antennas, dish, cabinets and all ancillary development.
Telecommunications Mast 308295 Yorkminster Drive Chelmsley Wood Solihull
Received 7 Jan 2026
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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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