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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 dates6,974Searchable applications
470Recorded as pending
89%Approval rate · 6,151 approved or refused records
667Refused applications
5,484 approved · 667 refused · 187 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.
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More application records
- DecidedPL/2026/01084/MINFHO
First floor side extension and render to front elevation.
16 Gilberry Close Knowle Solihull B93 9JZ
Received 8 Jun 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/01085/MINFHO
Single storey front porch and extended garage. First floor front and side wraparound extension. Roof lights to existing single storey side of main house. Roof lights to front of main roof. Reconfiguration of windows and doors to existing rear and side elevation. Increase in ridge height to main roof.
7 Avenue Close Dorridge Solihull B93 8LB
Received 8 Jun 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/01086/TPO
Lateral crown reduction of the northern canopy of a sycamore tree by up to 3m to leave a canopy spread to the north of 4.5m creating wounds of no more than 60mm. Reason to allow construction space for a mast swap to prevent damage to canopy branches.
Main Road Meriden Solihull CV7 7NL
Received 8 Jun 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/01087/DIS
Discharge condition Nos. 3 (Materials) and 9 (Construction Method Statement) following planning approval PL/2025/02219/PPFL dated 05.06.2026 for Demolition of redundant farm and equestrian buildings together with a cottage, and the redevelopment of the site with the erection of seven dwellings and associated works.
Arbour Tree Farm Warwick Road Knowle Solihull B93 0BE
Received 8 Jun 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/01088/MINFHO
Existing garage/office extension.
35 Meriden Road Hampton In Arden Solihull B92 0BS
Received 8 Jun 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/01089/ADV
Replace current freestanding sign with fixed legs in grass area. Powdered located external sign with graphics blocks. LED face illumination to one side only, the side with graphic blocks.
3500 Solihull Parkway Marston Green Solihull B37 7YG
Received 8 Jun 2026 - UnknownPL/2026/01090/PNH
Prior notification for a ground floor rear extension with a flat roof and a pyramid lantern measuring 6m beyond the original rear wall, at a maximum height of 3.5m, and measuring 3m at the eaves.
Yew Tree House Baulk Lane Berkswell Solihull CV7 7BD
Received 8 Jun 2026 - Awaiting decisionPL/2026/01091/PPFL
Full planning application for the demolition of all existing buildings, and the construction of 8,937m2 office building (Use Class E), including multi storey car parking, landscaping, associated engineering works, gatehouse (12m2) and access works.
West Midlands Police Homer Road Solihull B91 3QL
Received 8 Jun 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/01092/DIS
Discharge condition Nos. 7(5) (contamination long term monitoring and maintenance), 10 (materials) and 16 (LEMP) following planning approval PL/2021/03321/PPFL.
52 Kenilworth Road Balsall Common Solihull CV7 7EX
Received 8 Jun 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/01093/MINFHO
New single storey rear extension/orangery.
273 Station Road Balsall Common Solihull CV7 7EG
Received 8 Jun 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/01094/ADV
Removal of existing advertisements (1 x 96 sheet, 1 x scroller) and the installation of a D200 display, supported by a Wilmotte leg.
Existing Advertising Site At Stratford Road Junction Of Olton Road Shirley Solihull B90 3NE
Received 8 Jun 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/01095/MINFHO
Garage conversion with existing flat roof raised and the addition of a glazed lantern.
24 Marston Croft Marston Green Solihull B37 7AD
Received 4 Jun 2026 - UnknownPL/2026/01097/PNH
Prior notification for a ground floor mono pitch rear extension measuring 3.8m beyond the original rear wall, at a maximum height of 3.04m, and measuring 2.49m at the eaves.
10 Ansley Way Solihull B92 9PA
Received 3 Jun 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/01098/NONMC
Non-material amendment following planning approval PL/2024/01032/MINFHO dated 17.7.2024 for garage conversion and relocation of car parking spaces. Namely: Car parking spaces were incorrectly allocated to number 3 Enderby Close instead of number 1 Enderby Close.
2 Enderby Close Bentley Heath Solihull B93 8LW
Received 8 Jun 2026 - UnknownPL/2026/01099/PNH
Prior notification for a ground floor rear extension with pitched roof measuring 4m beyond the original rear wall, at a maximum height of 4m, and measuring 2.7m at the eaves.
175 Water Orton Road Castle Bromwich Solihull B36 9HB
Received 7 Jun 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/01100/DIS
Discharge condition Nos. 3 (Materials), 4 (Arboricultural Method Statement) and 5 (construction detail for the patio) following planning approval PL/2025/02271/PPFL dated 22.05.2026 for Demolition of existing two storey detached dwelling and garage, and erection of 2 No. new detached dwellings
2 Blue Lake Road Dorridge Solihull B93 8BJ
Received 9 Jun 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/01101/MINFHO
Garage conversion.
4 Boningale Way Dorridge Solihull B93 8SF
Received 9 Jun 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/01102/PPFL
Single storey side extension to allow for the provision of 1 No. additional self-contained flat.
The Village Apartments 2 Crabmill Close Knowle Solihull B93 0NW
Received 9 Jun 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/01103/MINFHO
Ground floor front extension, garage conversion & increase in garage roof height.
50 Hurdis Road Shirley Solihull B90 2DW
Received 10 Jun 2026 - Awaiting decisionPL/2026/01104/TPO
Work to trees (T290, Blue atlas cedar tree), (T299, Atlas cedar tree), (T300 Atlas cedar tree).
Longdon Croft Warwick Road Knowle Solihull B93 9LJ
Received 10 Jun 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/01105/DIS
Discharge condition No. 3 (replacement trees) on planning approval PL/2025/02022/TPO dated 26/01/2026 to fell 14 common ash trees G01 (within 3 years), fell common ash trees T01, T02, T06, T09, T10, T22 and T24 (all within 3 years), fell Norway spruce trees T12, T15, T19, T25 and T26, and silver birch tree T21. Remove deadwood from Norway spruce trees T11, T13, T14 and T18, silver birch trees T16, T17 and T20, and pedunculate oak tree T23.
Bridge House 1A The Grove Hampton In Arden Solihull B92 0HD
Received 9 Jun 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/01106/ADV
Consent for the display of a freestanding, non-illuminated 2m totem sign to advertise the presence of the InstaVolt EV charging site.
Car Park Chelmsley Wood Shopping Centre Chelmsley Circle Chelmsley Wood Solihull B37 5TT
Received 10 Jun 2026 - Awaiting decisionPL/2026/01107/CLEUD
Certificate of lawful development for existing use of garage as utility room.
7 Kingsley Gardens Dorridge Solihull B93 8FH
Received 7 May 2026 - DecidedPL/2026/01109/MINFHO
Ground floor side and rear extension & front garage roof replacement.
52 Marlborough Road Castle Bromwich Solihull B36 0EJ
Received 10 Jun 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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