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Solihull Metropolitan

Solihull Metropolitan is part of the West Midlands region. Search any postcode in Solihull Metropolitan to see recent planning applications near you — including extensions, new builds, demolitions, and change of use applications.

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Planning Application Types in Solihull Metropolitan

Based on 1353 applications tracked between 2025-04-02 and 2026-10-23.

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Householder

439 applications

32% of all applications

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Full

265 applications

20% of all applications

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Tree Works

193 applications

14% of all applications

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Prior Approval

113 applications

8% of all applications

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Certificate of Lawfulness

105 applications

8% of all applications

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Conditions

62 applications

5% of all applications

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1353
Applications tracked
837
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Data period: 2025-04-02 to 2026-10-23 · Updated 28 October 2026

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What PlanWatch Is Tracking in Solihull Metropolitan

PlanWatch currently holds 1,353 Solihull Metropolitan planning records across 837 unique postcode locations, with tracked application dates from 2025-04-02 to 2026-10-23. The most common categories in this dataset are Householder (439), Full (265), Tree Works (193).

Use this page to start with a postcode search, then open the official council record for the decision notice, drawings, consultation deadline and any later conditions. That matters because a short application description rarely shows the details neighbours and buyers care about: side windows, roof forms, access, drainage, tree works, opening hours or amended plans.

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Recent Planning Applications in Solihull Metropolitan

Latest applications submitted to Solihull Metropolitan council.

PL/2026/01842/MINFHO 2026-10-23

Replace the existing red tarmac drive and small slab area with a new tarmac drive of the same colour as the exiting drive. The drive has begun to break up and the 600 x 600 slabs have become uneven and constitute a trip hazard. Replace the red tarmac with the same colour as stipulated in the conservation area guidelines.

7 White House Way Solihull B91 1SR

Awaiting decision
PL/2026/01827/PPFL 2026-10-23

Replacement dwellinghouse and associated works

152 Widney Manor Road Solihull B91 3JJ

Awaiting decision
PL/2026/01890/MINFHO 2026-10-21

Retrospective application for a two storey side and rear extension, single storey rear extension and loft extension with rear dormer (Resubmission of PL/2024/01005/MINFHO).

480 Lode Lane Solihull B92 8NU

Awaiting decision
PL/2026/01868/MINFHO 2026-10-21

Retrospective planning application for the rentention of a carport.

36 Spring Lane Hockley Heath Solihull B94 6QY

Awaiting decision
PL/2026/01722/MINFHO 2026-10-20

Single storey front, side and rear extension.

742 Old Lode Lane Elmdon Solihull B92 8NH

Awaiting decision

Objecting to a Planning Application in Solihull Metropolitan

Solihull Metropolitan Council can only weigh objections that raise a material planning consideration. Personal disputes, loss of a view and property value are not material and are set aside. These are the grounds that do count, with what Solihull Metropolitan's planning officers will expect you to evidence for each.

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Then write the objection letter, or check what counts as a material consideration before you start. Objections normally have to reach Solihull Metropolitan Council inside the 21-day consultation window.

Frequently Asked Questions — Solihull Metropolitan Planning

How do I check planning applications in Solihull Metropolitan? expand_more
Enter your postcode on PlanWatch to instantly see all recent planning applications in Solihull Metropolitan. We show applications within a 1-mile radius, including extensions, new builds, and change of use applications.
How do I object to a planning application in Solihull Metropolitan? expand_more
To object to a planning application in Solihull Metropolitan, you need to submit your comments during the public consultation period (usually 21 days). Visit the Solihull Metropolitan council planning portal or write to their planning department. Your objection must be based on material planning considerations such as impact on privacy, traffic, or character of the area.
How long does planning permission take in Solihull Metropolitan? expand_more
Most planning applications in Solihull Metropolitan are decided within 8 weeks for minor applications and 13 weeks for major developments. However, complex applications or those requiring committee decisions can take longer. You can track the status of any application on PlanWatch.
Can I get alerts for new planning applications in Solihull Metropolitan? expand_more
You can search and save a postcode for Solihull Metropolitan in PlanWatch. Paid PlanWatch plans add email alerts for new applications near a monitored postcode, sent within hours of them reaching the council register.
What planning applications don't need permission in Solihull Metropolitan? expand_more
Some developments in Solihull Metropolitan fall under "permitted development rights" and don't need planning permission. This includes certain small extensions, loft conversions, outbuildings, and changes of use. However, if you're in a conservation area, listed building, or AONB, additional restrictions may apply. Always check with Solihull Metropolitan council before starting work.
Can planning applications affect my property value in Solihull Metropolitan? expand_more
Planning applications near your home in Solihull Metropolitan may affect how you use or assess a property. PlanWatch helps you find the application and link to the official council record; check the drawings, consultation dates and planning decision before making any property decision.
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Planning Guides for Solihull Metropolitan Residents

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How to Object to a Planning Application
Your rights as a neighbour
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Permitted Development Rights Explained
What you can build without permission
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Planning Permission Process
Complete guide from application to decision
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Conservation Areas & Planning
Extra restrictions and protections
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Party Wall Act Explained
Building near a shared boundary
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Planning Enforcement
When rules are broken
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How to Appeal a Planning Decision
Your options after a refusal
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Planning Permission Costs
2025 fee schedule and what to expect
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How Long Does Permission Take?
Timescales from application to decision
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Material Planning Considerations
What councils must and can't consider
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Can Permission Be Refused?
Common reasons and what to do next
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Retrospective Planning Permission
Applying after building without consent
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How to View Planning Applications Near You
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Do I Need Planning Permission For...?

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Specialist Topics

🔄 Change of Use 🏛️ Listed Buildings 🏢 Flats & HMOs 🌳 Trees & TPOs 🏕️ Mobile Homes & Caravans 📋 Section 106 Agreements

Common Planning Situations

🏗️ Building Too Close to Boundary ☀️ Extension Blocking My Light 🛑 Can I Stop a Planning Application? 🏘️ New Housing Development Near Me 🏢 Commercial in Residential Area ⚠️ Built Without Permission 📡 Phone Mast Near Me 🏡 Garden Room & Outbuilding 🔄 Pub/Shop Converting to Flats ✋ How to Stop a Planning Application 🔨 Neighbour Building Extension

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