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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 dates6,626Searchable applications
467Recorded as pending
89%Approval rate · 5,826 approved or refused records
638Refused applications
5,188 approved · 638 refused · 174 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
Contact details were found on council pages. Check the source for opening hours and which enquiries the service handles.
Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
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Conservation areasNo boundary records available in this collection
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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.
Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
More application records
- DecidedPL/2025/01622/VAR
Variation of condition Nos. 1 (Plans) and 3 (Materials) following planning approval PL/2023/02607/MINFHO dated 19.02.2024 for replacement tiled pitched roof over existing flat roofed extension and conservatory with replacement cavity walls and windows to conservatory sides. Mainly: Render finish.
66 Greswolde Road Olton Solihull B91 1DX
Received 26 Aug 2025 - DecidedPL/2025/01623/NONMC
Non-material amendment following planning approval PL/2022/00654/PPFL dated 12.07.2022 for demolition of agricultural buildings and construction of 4 No. dwelling houses as an alternative scheme to extant approval PL/2020/01927/PNCUDW for the conversion of agricultural buildings to 4 No. dwelling houses including formation of a new vehicular access. Namely: Changes to the floor levels of Plots 2 & 3, and minor alterations to the elevations and facing brickwork.
Land At Balsall Farm Magpie Lane Balsall Common Solihull
Received 18 Aug 2025 - DecidedPL/2025/01625/PPFL
Provision of a fence, Armco barrier, intercom, bin enclosure and security gates to the service yard of Sears Retail Park.
Sears Retail Park Oakenshaw Road Shirley Solihull B90 4QY
Received 26 Aug 2025 - DecidedPL/2025/01626/PPFL
Erect two storey detached dwelling.
29 Ulverley Crescent Olton Solihull B92 8BJ
Received 26 Aug 2025 - DecidedPL/2025/01628/MINFOT
Retrospective consent for the erection of LED TV screen on raised platform, 2m high perimeter fencing to frontage with planting and outdoor bar area in existing beer garden.
Brickmakers Arms 307 Station Road Balsall Common Solihull CV7 7EG
Received 26 Aug 2025 - DecidedPL/2025/01630/TPO
Oak tree T1 - 6m reduction in height, oak tree T2 - 5m reduction in height, and oak tree T4 - 6m reduction in height. Trees located within the council owned woodland, Elmdon Coppice.
10 Waldeve Grove Solihull B92 9QT
Received 26 Aug 2025 - DecidedPL/2025/01631/MINFHO
Single storey rear extension and conversion of existing garage to include increase in roof height.
80 Water Orton Road Castle Bromwich Solihull B36 9HA
Received 26 Aug 2025 - DecidedPL/2025/01632/MINFHO
Single storey side extension and conversion of garage to bedroom.
12 Leveson Crescent Balsall Common Solihull CV7 7DR
Received 27 Aug 2025 - DecidedPL/2025/01633/MINFHO
Single storey front, side and rear extensions with roof extension to include 3 No. dormers and associated alterations. New entrance gate.
12 Four Ashes Road Dorridge Solihull B93 8LX
Received 27 Aug 2025 - DecidedPL/2025/01634/MINFHO
Demolish existing conservatory and construct single storey extension.
21 Norbury Grove Solihull B92 8TT
Received 27 Aug 2025 - DecidedPL/2025/01635/MINFHO
Single storey side/rear extension.
17 Hampton Green Hampton In Arden Solihull B92 0BW
Received 27 Aug 2025 - DecidedPL/2025/01637/MINFHO
Retrospective application for single storey rear extension.
42 Campden Green Solihull B92 8HG
Received 27 Aug 2025 - DecidedPL/2025/01638/ADV
Erect 1 No. new business logo sign measuring 2200mm x 2600mm on the south eastern elevation of office building.
The Rock International Drive Shirley Solihull B90 4WA
Received 27 Aug 2025 - DecidedPL/2025/01639/PPFL
Refurbishment of The Mason's Arms public house and garden.
Masons Arms 173 High Street Solihull B91 3ST
Received 27 Aug 2025 - DecidedPL/2025/01640/LBC
Listed building consent for the refurbishment of The Mason's Arms public house and garden.
Masons Arms 173 High Street Solihull B91 3ST
Received 27 Aug 2025 - DecidedPL/2025/01641/MINFHO
Demolition of 2 No. single storey detached outbuildings and erection of 1 No. single storey detached outbuilding.
Benton Lane Farm Benton Green Lane Berkswell Solihull CV7 7AY
Received 28 Aug 2025 - DecidedPL/2025/01642/MINFHO
Part two storey, part single storey side extension.
89 Ralph Road Shirley Solihull B90 3JY
Received 19 Aug 2025 - DecidedPL/2025/01643/TPO
Reduce oak tree on council land, one-sided crown reduction by 8-12 feet while maintaining tree's shape.
1 Oakslade Drive Solihull B92 9QG
Received 26 Aug 2025 - UnknownPL/2025/01644/MINFHO
Side, rear extensions and loft conversion.
59 Valley Road Elmdon Solihull B92 9AU
Received 21 Aug 2025 - UnknownPL/2025/01645/PNH
Prior notification for a ground floor rear extension measuring 5m beyond the original rear wall, at a maximum height of 3m, and measuring 2.7m at the eaves.
2 Camden Close Castle Bromwich Solihull B36 9BY
Received 21 Aug 2025 - DecidedPL/2025/01646/DIS
Discharge condition No. 3 (materials) of planning approval PL/2023/01359/PPFL dated 10.08.2023 for Reclad existing asbestos roof
280 - 282 Chester Road Solihull B36 0LB
Received 28 Aug 2025 - UnknownPL/2025/01647/PNH
Prior notification for a ground floor rear extension measuring 6m beyond the original rear wall, at a maximum height of 3.7m, and measuring 2.8m at the eaves.
30 Cheltondale Road Olton Solihull B91 1EJ
Received 27 Aug 2025 - DecidedPL/2025/01649/CLEUD
Certificate of lawful development for existing use of land to the east of 39 Witley Avenue, Title WM983203 as private garden.
Land Located East Of 39 Witley Avenue Solihull
Received 29 Aug 2025 - DecidedPL/2025/01650/PPFL
Two storey rear extension, two front elevation dormers and two side elevation dormers. Height increase to the two storey outrigger at the rear with an additional dormer formed above the two storey extension. There would also be a roof light on the front and side roof slope. There will be minor alterations to the windows and doors on all elevations in terms of design and materials.
Flat At Springfield House 151 Warwick Road Olton Solihull B92 7HN
Received 29 Aug 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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