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House prices in Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council: average £337,112, +3.3% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council received?
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council received 2,255 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 88%.
How long does Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council take to decide applications?
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council takes an average of 76 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council?
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council approves 88% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council?
Submit your representation to Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council planning decision?
Yes. If Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 451 appeals were lodged against Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 35% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, commonly referred to as Solihull Council, serves as the local authority for the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull in the West Midlands, England. As a metropolitan borough council, it oversees the majority of local government services in the area and has been a member of the West Midlands Combined Authority since 2016, enhancing regional collaboration and planning initiatives. The council was established in 1 April 1974. The council is currently led by Karen Grinsell (Conservative), who has held the position since 13 May 2025. Paul Johnson serves as Chief Executive since July 2023. The council comprises 51 councillors, with the most recent election held on 2 May 2024.

The council area encompasses 72 towns and villages, including Solihull. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council received 2,255 planning applications. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (742), tree works (245), outline applications (219). 24 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

451 planning appeals were lodged against Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council decisions, of which 138 were allowed and 258 were dismissed (35% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.