How many planning applications has Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council received?

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council received 1,188 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 89%.

How long does Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council take to decide planning applications?

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council takes an average of 66 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 89% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council?

To object to a Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council planning application, you must submit your representation to Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council during the public consultation period — typically 21 days from the date the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows you the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Can I appeal a Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council planning decision?

Yes. If Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council refuses your planning 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.

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council Planning Applications

Q: How do I search Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications?

You can search Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications by postcode on Planning Signal. Enter any postcode in the Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council area to see all nearby applications, filter by type, and track decisions in real time.

Search and explore Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications. Planning Signal is your free alternative to the Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council planning portal — search all recent applications, track decisions, and get alerts on new developments in the area.

Region: West Midlands

About Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

Governance

Leader: Karen Grinsell (Conservative), since 13 May 2025

Chair: Annette Mackenzie (Conservative), since 13 May 2025

Chief Executive: Paul Johnson, since July 2023

Seats: 51 councillors

Founded: 1 April 1974

Last election: 2 May 2024

Political composition: Conservative (28), Green Party (8), Liberal Democrats (8), Reform UK (3), Labour (1), Independent (3)

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council mention key planning constraints like heritage, flood risk, and environmental concerns
Council Boundary Map - Interactive map showing the council boundary and application locations
Full Details - View complete application details, dates and decision status

Council Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £253,660 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Walsall
Parliamentary constituency: Aldridge-Brownhills
LSOA: Walsall 039C

Crime Statistics

56 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 22
vehicle-crime: 8
burglary: 5
other-theft: 4
public-order: 4
shoplifting: 4
criminal-damage-arson: 3
anti-social-behaviour: 2
robbery: 2
drugs: 1
possession-of-weapons: 1

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

514 towns and villages. Click any town to search for planning applications nearby.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council area.

Monitoring Stations

8 flood monitoring stations near Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council.

Perry Park (River Tame)
Bescot (River Tame)
Rainfall station
Brookvale Road (River Tame)
Sandwell LVL
Park Hill (River Tame)
Walsall (Ford Brook)
Sheepwash (River Tame)

A brief summary of Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

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). The council comprises 51 councillors seats, with the most recent election held on 2 May 2024.

The average property sale price in the Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council area is £253,660, based on 50 recent transactions.

The Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council area recorded 56 crimes in the most recent reporting period. Prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council area includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Stubbers Green Bog SSSI, Hay Head Quarry SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

The council area encompasses 514 towns and villages, including Aldridge, Bilston, Birmingham, Blackheath, Bloxwich and Brierley Hill. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council area. Unlike the official Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council planning portal, Planning Signal lets you save searches, watch individual applications, and receive email alerts when decisions are made or new applications are submitted nearby.

Whether you're a resident checking Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications near your home, a homeowner tracking your own application, or a property professional monitoring the local market, Planning Signal gives you the tools to stay informed about planning and development across Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 1,188 planning applications Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council received. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment in Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council.

At 66 days on average, decisions in Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types in Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council were full planning applications (542), outline applications (186), tree works (142). Full planning applications account for 46% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 20 large-scale (major) developments, 7 medium-scale applications, 1,113 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

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

Application Outcomes

Approved: 546 applications
Refused: 55 applications
Withdrawn: 10 applications
Awaiting decision: 573 applications

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