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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 dates6,912Searchable applications
469Recorded as pending
89%Approval rate · 6,091 approved or refused records
661Refused applications
5,430 approved · 661 refused · 186 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/2026/00803/PNH
Prior notification for a ground floor rear extension measuring 6m beyond the original rear wall, at a maximum height of 4m, and measuring 2.7m at the eaves.
611 Old Lode Lane Elmdon Solihull B92 8LY
Received 23 Apr 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/00804/MINFHO
Flat roof ground floor rear extension.
218 Chester Road Solihull B36 0JE
Received 20 Apr 2026 - Awaiting decisionPL/2026/00805/VAR
Variation of conditions Nos. 25, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31 and 36 following planning approval PL/2023/02294/PPOL dated 24/09/2026 for outline planning application for access with all other matters reserved for the construction of up to 450 houses, provision of land for primary school, infrastructure, engineering works, open space and associated works.
Land South Of Knowle (Arden Triangle) Warwick Road Knowle B93 0FF
Received 27 Apr 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/00806/MINFHO
Garage conversion to habitable room & side extension new store room.
16 Beechnut Lane Solihull B91 2NN
Received 27 Apr 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/00807/MINFHO
Ground floor bedroom and wetroom extension.
15 Easenhall Close Knowle Solihull B93 9QA
Received 17 Apr 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/00808/CLOPUD
Certificate of lawful development for proposed conversion of existing hipped roof to a gable roof and the construction of a rear dormer as part of a loft conversion. The rear dormer will have an approximate width of 4.3 m and a maximum height of 2.25 m. The works are confined to the roof space and rear roof slope. No alterations are proposed to site access, drainage arrangements, hard standings, or boundary enclosures.
57 Wellsford Avenue Solihull B92 8HA
Received 20 Apr 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/00809/MINFHO
Solar panel installation to front elevation roof line.
11 Trustin Crescent Solihull B92 9QQ
Received 27 Apr 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/00810/TPO
Copper beech tree 3566 - Fell, due to stem decay, kretzchmaria deusta at base and ganoderma applanatum in main stem. Leyland cypress tree 3574 - Reduce in height, to gutter level and prune lateral branches to provide 1m clearance of property.
Ashleigh Heights 514 Warwick Road Silhill Solihull B91 1AG
Received 27 Apr 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/00811/PPFL
Demolition of the existing side building and construction of three new units comprising storage and office space.
32 - 38 Lincoln Road Olton Solihull B27 6PA
Received 27 Apr 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/00812/NONMC
Amendments to planning permission dated (14.03.2025) reference (PL/2024/02979/MINFHO) for: (Single storey porch and single storey rear extension, first floor extension above existing garage, loft conversion with new rear dormers, and material and fenestration alterations.). Namely : (removal of the approved rear dormer structures and the omission of front and rear roof lights)
78 Alderbrook Road Solihull B91 1NR
Received 21 Apr 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/00813/CLOPUD
Certificate of lawful development for proposed cladding remediation and fire safety works involving the removal of combustible spandrel panels from the facade and replacement with non-combustible spandrel panels of similar colour and external appearance. Removal of timber decking to balconies and replacement with polyester powder coated aluminium decking. Removal of vertical timber cladding and replacement with timber effect cement fibre board. Replacement of fiberglass covering to the arched beams and steel work at first floor level on all elevations and replacement with pressed metal finish of similar colour.
Waterside Heights Waterside Dickens Heath Solihull
Received 27 Apr 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/00814/MINFHO
Two storey rear extension with loft conversion and side dormer with two storey side extension and front porch with internal remodel.
9 Prospect Lane Solihull B91 1HJ
Received 27 Apr 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/00815/MINFHO
Demolition of existing rear single storey flat roof structure and construction of a new rear single storey pitched extension to living spaces, with elevation improvements to the front porch and first floor bathroom.
112 Tilehouse Green Lane Knowle Solihull B93 9ER
Received 28 Apr 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/00816/MINFHO
Alterations and enlargement of an existing hipped roof dormer bungalow. Full replacement of existing hipped roof with larger gable roof and wider rear dormer. Increase in footprint at the rear and new larger porch to front. Replacement of windows, garage door and side gate.
94 Olton Road Shirley Solihull B90 3NN
Received 28 Apr 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/00817/MINFHO
Erection of a single storey front extension.
27 Burrow Hill Close Castle Bromwich Solihull B36 9ED
Received 28 Apr 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/00818/NONMC
Amendments to planning permission dated 13.02.2026 reference PL/2024/02781/PPFL for: Residential development of 5 No. one bedroom alms houses, together with associated landscaping and car parking. Namely: removal of stone plinth to side and rear elevations, replace brick to render on side elevations, reduction in paving, removal of planters and steps to rear garden space.
Land To Rear Of Bentley Heath Cottages Tilehouse Green Lane Knowle Solihull
Received 22 Apr 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/00819/TPO
Remove deadwood, remove epicormic growth up to the crown, and remove branches on tree to within approximately 2m of the house roof.
93 Kemps Green Road Balsall Common Solihull CV7 7QF
Received 23 Apr 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/00821/NONMC
Non-material amendment to planning approval PL/2023/02294/PPOL for outline planning application for access with all other matters reserved for the construction of up to 450 houses, provision of land for primary school, infrastructure, engineering works, open space and associated works approved 24.09.2025. Namely: To relocate the position of the bus shelter.
Land South Of Knowle (Arden Triangle) Warwick Road Knowle Solihull
Received 24 Apr 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/00822/MINFHO
Ground floor rear extension and internal alterations.
37 Sandhills Crescent Hillfield Solihull B91 3UE
Received 27 Apr 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/00823/MINFHO
Conversion of side garage and annex into habitable space. Erection of single storey rear extension.
38 Ventnor Road Elmdon Solihull B92 9BT
Received 21 Apr 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/00824/MINFHO
Replacement building of existing stables to be used as ancillary accommodation for a family member.
Brooklands Farm Meer End Road Meer End Solihull CV8 1PW
Received 27 Apr 2026 - Awaiting decisionPL/2026/00825/DIS
Discharge of conditions 03-Materials and 19-Drainage on approved planning application PL/2024/00543/PPFL- Demolition of existing building. Erection of seven dwellings with new access road and all associated works. Approved 22/01/2025.
Lido House Sansome Road Shirley Solihull B90 2BJ
Received 28 Apr 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/00826/TPO
Reduce the lateral spread of crown of mature oak tree T2 on the side overhanging 16 Longmore Road by up to 3m, pruning back appropriate secondary growth points to maintain a natural shape and balanced crown. Crown lift to provide approximately 2-3m clearance from the roofline and guttering of 16 and 18 Longmore Road. Remove any deadwood and minor branches directly encroaching onto or in contact with both properties.
16 Longmore Road Shirley Solihull B90 3DY
Received 27 Apr 2026 - UnknownPL/2026/00827/PNH
Prior notification for a ground floor rear extension measuring 4.5m beyond the original rear wall, at a maximum height of 3m, and measuring 3m at the eaves.
19 Kendrick Close Solihull B92 0QD
Received 27 Apr 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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