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Planning in Shirley

Approved
89%
134 of 149 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Shirley in the last 24 months, from Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.

Decided by Solihull Metropolitan Borough CouncilCouncil page

Around Shirley

Postcode districts

B90 327 applications in the last 12 monthsB91 321 applications in the last 12 monthsB92 318 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

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About Shirley

Shirley is a vibrant area located in the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, West Midlands, England. Once a rural settlement in Warwickshire, it has now developed into a suburban extension, seamlessly connecting with the neighbouring towns of Solihull and Birmingham. This evolving landscape presents a range of opportunities for planning applications and development projects in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 35,689. It sits within the Solihull district.

Shirley sits at an elevation of 145 metres above sea level. The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Shirley show an average sale price of £394,840, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Shirley has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Shirley planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Shirley, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 184 planning applications were submitted near Shirley. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (79), outline applications (14), tree works (12).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Shirley?
In the last 24 months, 184 planning applications were submitted near Shirley. The approval rate is 89%.
How long do planning decisions take near Shirley?
The average planning decision time near Shirley is 75 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Shirley?
The planning approval rate near Shirley is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Shirley?
The most common type of planning application near Shirley is full planning applications, with 79 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Shirley?
You can search and track planning applications near Shirley on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.