Solihull, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Solihull, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · Town
About Solihull
Solihull is a prominent market town located in the east of the West Midlands, England, and serves as the principal town in the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull. Nestled along the River Blythe in the Forest of Arden, it boasts a population of 126,577 as of the 2021 Census. Positioned approximately 8 miles southeast of Birmingham and 14 miles west of Coventry, Solihull is a key area within the West Midlands conurbation, making it a significant focus for planning applications and development projects.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £401,612 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Solihull
- Parliamentary constituency: Solihull West and Shirley
- LSOA: Solihull 024B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Solihull.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Solihull.
- 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 based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
23 planning applications found near Solihull.
- - 6 - 8 Station Road Solihull B91 3SH
Installation of defibrillator and bleed kit cabinets to external wall of Nationwide Building Society branch.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 13 Brueton Avenue Solihull B91 3EN
Reduce canopy spread of sweet chestnut tree from neighbours over garden by approximately 2.25-2.7m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Street Record Mell Square Solihull
Discharge condition Nos. 3 (Demolition Phasing Plan), 5 (Demolition Management Plan), 6 (Demolition and Construction Ecological Management Plan), 7 (Contaminated Land), 8 (Tree Protection), 51 (Record
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Ardenlea Grove Nursing Home 19 - 21 Lode Lane Solihull B91 2AB
T1 Corsican pine tree - Clear shrub species at base of tree (Tag 1099). T2 Corsican pine tree - Remove broken/hanging branch at approximately 14m south side of crown, remove all dead (Tag 1032). T3 Sc
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 27 Beechnut Lane Solihull B91 2NN
Trim cedar tree.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 45 - 47 High Street Solihull B91 3SJ
Erect new shop fascia and projecting signage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Malvern House 67 New Road Solihull B91 3DL
Listed building consent for installation (internal) of Invisilight cables as advised by BT Openreach.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - Northampton House Poplar Road Solihull B91 3AP
Discharge condition No. 3 (materials) on planning approval PL/2024/02049/PPFL dated 29/11/2024 for replacement external glazing and facade alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - 20 Union Road Solihull B91 3EF
Variation of condition 1 of planning permission dated 09.01.2017 (PL/2016/02255/PPFL) for alterations and extensions to an existing building and infilling of garages, to create an additional two store
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Solihull | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - 23 Jubilee Walk Touchwood Solihull B91 3HT
Installation of a raised composite decking area (approximately one step above existing level) with frameless glass balustrade. A low-level wall will be constructed along the line of the existing raili
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - 20 Union Road Solihull B91 3EF
Certificate of lawful development for proposed facade remediation to replace combustible materials within the existing construction including, replacement of glazed in spandrel panels to all elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Solihull | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - 15 - 19 High Street Solihull B91 3SJ
Change of use of first floor (Class E) and rear extension including external terraces to create ten residential units (Class C3); together with provision of bicycle parking and refuse storage, and ext
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2025-06-13
View full details - - 6 Mill Lane Solihull B91 3AX
Erect 1 Illuminated fascia signage above the entrance door and projecting sign.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Solihull | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - 794 Warwick Road St Alphege Solihull B91 3EL
Fell sycamore tree to rear of 792 and 794 Warwick Road's boundaries.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Solihull | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 37 - 41 High Street Solihull B91 3SJ
Replacement windows to first floor front elevation, roof repairs, new rainwater goods, replace lead flashings and roof coverings to front and external redecorations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - Poplar Arcade Touchwood Solihull Homer Road Solihull B91 3GJ
Removal of existing glazed door and replacement with fixed glazed panel.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2025-03-28
View full details - - 792 Warwick Road St Alphege Solihull B91 3EL
Fell 1 Leylandi tree.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Solihull | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - Car Park At Solihull Hospital Lode Lane Solihull B91 2JL
Discharge condition No. 4 (Contaminated Land Parts 1-6) following planning approval PL/2024/01814/PPFL dated 05.12.2024 for Full application for an energy centre including HV & LV connections, thermal
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Solihull | Date: 2024-12-06
View full details - - Solihull Hospital Lode Lane Solihull B91 2JL
Discharge condition No.10 Parts 3 and 4 (contaminated land; unexpected) following planning approval PL/2022/02106/PPFL for extension of the existing hospital to provide a new elective hub, including t
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Solihull | Date: 2024-08-21
View full details - - 3 New Road Solihull B91 3DL
Fell Italian cypress tree.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Solihull | Date: 2024-04-26
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A brief summary of Solihull in West Midlands
Solihull is a prominent market town located in the east of the West Midlands, England, and serves as the principal town in the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull. Nestled along the River Blythe in the Forest of Arden, it boasts a population of 126,577 as of the 2021 Census. Positioned approximately 8 miles southeast of Birmingham and 14 miles west of Coventry, Solihull is a key area within the West Midlands conurbation, making it a significant focus for planning applications and development projects.
Property prices in Solihull show an average sale price of £401,612, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Solihull a particularly low-crime area.
Solihull has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Solihull includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Blythe SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Solihull
In the last 24 months, 68 planning applications were submitted near Solihull. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Solihull.
The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Solihull were full planning applications (26), tree works (16), discharge of conditions (9). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 64 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 35 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 28 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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