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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 dates6,795Searchable applications
469Recorded as pending
89%Approval rate · 5,981 approved or refused records
653Refused applications
5,328 approved · 653 refused · 180 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/2026/00489/NONMC
Amendments to planning permission dated (16.12.2025) reference PL/2025/02105/MINFHO for: Part two storey, part single storey front extension and part two storey, part single storey rear extension. Namely: For additional windows to the side elevation and bay window to the front elevation.
7 Oakley Wood Drive Solihull B91 2PH
Received 10 Mar 2026 - UnknownPL/2026/00490/EISCOP
EIA Scoping Opinion, in accordance with Regulation 15 of The Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 (as amended), for formal opinion on the scope of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) to be submitted as part of an outline planning application for the proposed residential-led development at land at Stratford Road, Hockley Heath, Lapworth.
Land At Stratford Road, Hockley Heath, Lapworth
Received 10 Mar 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/00491/PPFL
Change the use of a C3a dwelling to a children's home (C2) for up to two children aged 5-17 years, with a manager and two carers, who will sleep overnight, working on a rota basis.
12 Greyfort Crescent Olton Solihull B92 8DW
Received 10 Mar 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/00492/DIS
Discharge condition 2 (Landscaping) following planning approval PL/2025/02110/MINFHO dated 16.1.2026 for Retrospective application for replacement driveway and landscaping to front of property and installation of ramp to front door.
33A St. Bernards Road Olton Solihull B92 7AX
Received 11 Mar 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/00493/MINFHO
Single storey rear extension.
17 Widney Lane Solihull B91 3LS
Received 10 Mar 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/00494/MINFHO
First floor side extension and rear dormer window.
99 Marlborough Road Castle Bromwich Solihull B36 0EL
Received 10 Mar 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/00496/MINFHO
Ground floor rear extension.
273 Station Road Balsall Common Solihull CV7 7EG
Received 11 Mar 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/00497/TCA
Fell 1 No. light green conifer tree in rear garden.
10 Grendon Road Olton Solihull B92 7EL
Received 11 Mar 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/00498/VAR
Variation of conditions 1 and 3 of planning permission dated (22.11.2024) reference PL/2024/00599/MINFHO for: Alterations to existing bungalow forming first floor, side and rear extension, alterations to exiting front fa�ade including internal alterations. Outbuilding to rear garden including associated external works alterations. Namely: Removal of 2 No. Velux windows to front elevation; increase in ridge height and alterations to pitch; revisions to the porch design; No.1 new Velux window to first floor side elevation, revised design and relocation of the two storey front extension; installation of 2 No. new ground floor bay windows; erection of a two storey rear extension with new Juliette balcony. Fa�ade treatment changes.
104 Lowbrook Lane Tidbury Green Solihull B90 1QS
Received 11 Mar 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/00500/DIS
Discharge of condition 2-Materials on approved application - PL/2025/01606/PNCUDW-Prior notification for a change of use from an agricultural building into a dwelling. Approved 11.11.25.
Hollyberry End Farm Harvest Hill Lane Meriden Solihull CV7 7HW
Received 23 Feb 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/00501/ADV
Installation of one internally mounted digital display screen measuring approximately 2.0 metres (width) by 1.0 metre (height) positioned behind the first floor window of the proposed dental clinic at 385 Stratford Road, Shirley. The screen will face Stratford Road and will display digital informational content relating to the dental practice, including oral health education, clinic information, and promotion of dental services provided within the premises. The display will be located internally behind the existing glazing and will not project externally from the building. No external signage, structural alterations, or projecting advertisement structures are proposed.
385 Stratford Road Shirley Solihull B90 3BW
Received 11 Mar 2026 - Awaiting decisionPL/2026/00502/DIS
Discharge condition No. 6 (Construction Management Plan) following planning approval PL/2022/02601/PPFL dated 02.05.2023 for Erect new dwelling, 2.5 storey high with double garage and swimming pool to rear.
146 Lady Byron Lane Knowle Solihull B93 9BA
Received 11 Mar 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/00503/VAR
Variation of condition Nos. 4 (Biodiversity Enhancement Plan) and 7 (Drainage) following planning approval PL/2022/02601/PPFL dated 02.05.2023 for erection of new dwelling, 2.5 storey high with double garage and swimming pool to rear.
146 Lady Byron Lane Knowle Solihull B93 9BA
Received 11 Mar 2026 - Awaiting decisionPL/2026/00504/DIS
Discharge condition Numbers- 3-materials; 4-Access and parking; 6-CMS; 7-Tree Protection; 8-Landscape; 9-Boundary Treatments; 11-Landscape and Ecological Management Plan; 13-Levels; 14 Drainage; regarding allowed appeal APP/Q4625/W/22/3310643 on 19-5-23, the subject of refused planning application PL/2021/03086/PPFL-Demolition of part of 90 Station Road, formation of access way and erection of 4 detached houses, parking, landscaping and associated site works on unused land between Station Road and Stoneton Crescent - Revised scheme. - refused 25-8-2022.
Parts Of 88 And 90 Station Road And Field At The Rear Of Station Road/Stoneton Crescent Station Road Balsall Common Solihull
Received 23 Feb 2026 - UnknownPL/2026/00507/PNH
Prior notification for a ground floor rear extension measuring 4.5m beyond the original rear wall, at a maximum height of 3.9m, and measuring 2.4m at the eaves.
37 Stanway Road Shirley Solihull B90 3JD
Received 12 Mar 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/00508/DIS
Discharge Conditions 7 (Drainage), 8 (Construction Management Plan), 9 (Tree survey), 10 (Schedule of retained trees) and 11 (Tree protection barriers) of planning approval PL/2025/01031/PPOL dated 07.11.2025 for Outline planning application for the demolition of an existing barn (with Class Q prior approval) and erection of two self and custom build plots with all matters reserved apart from means of access.
The Barn Old Waste Lane Balsall Common Solihull
Received 12 Mar 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/00509/MINFHO
Single storey rear extension.
16 The Crescent Hampton In Arden Solihull B92 0BP
Received 12 Mar 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/00510/MINFHO
Erection of dormer roof extension to rear.
The Woodlands Lodge Green Lane Meriden Solihull CV7 7JG
Received 12 Mar 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/00513/MINFHO
Erection of two storey side extension and single storey rear extension, including the removal of the existing rear double bay window and chimney, and the addition of a new front porch.
152 Coleshill Road Marston Green Solihull B37 7HP
Received 13 Mar 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/00514/MINFHO
Installation of air source heat pump to south elevation of dwelling.
12 Faulkner Road Olton Solihull B92 8SY
Received 13 Mar 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/00515/MINFHO
Single storey rear and side extension.
3 Hazelton Close Hillfield Solihull B91 3GA
Received 13 Mar 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/00516/MINFHO
Ground floor single storey rear extension with part conversion of existing integrated garage.
25 Netherwood Close Olton Solihull B91 1DU
Received 13 Mar 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/00517/MINFHO
Retrospective application for a single storey rear extension to replace conservatory.
7 Pembridge Road Dorridge Solihull B93 8SA
Received 13 Mar 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/00518/MINFHO
Single storey front extension, rear first floor and single storey extensions.
33 Broadfern Road Knowle Solihull B93 9DE
Received 14 Mar 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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