Solihull planning news
Solihull planning news, newest first: applications, appeals and committee decisions, each story linked back to the council file.
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Solihull Children's Homes: Two Approved in Olton and Shirley
Two Solihull houses, on Grange Road in Olton and Woodlands Lane in Shirley, can become children's homes. The council's own care commissioners say need is met.
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Solihull Local Plan Consultation Opens Week of 26 October
Comments on Solihull's Local Plan and its 21,913 homes open in the week of 26 October for six weeks. Green Belt near stations is not lifted automatically.
Planning
Widney Manor Road: 9 Green Belt Homes Approved by Station
Nine homes on a Green Belt field off Widney Manor Road were approved on 12 October, under new national rules for grey belt land within walking distance of a station.
Planning
Solihull Local Plan: 400 Homes a Year to 2028, Then 1,628
Cabinet backed Solihull's Local Plan on 29 September with a stepped target: 400 homes a year until 2028, rising to 1,628. Full Council then backed it on 6 October.
Planning
Solihull Local Plan: 23,091 Homes to 2043, Council Backs It
Solihull's final draft Local Plan needs 1,289 homes a year, 58% more than in 2020, with 8,219 near railway stations. Full Council backed it on 6 Oct.
Planning
Solihull Planning: Mayor Could Call In 150-Home Schemes
The West Midlands mayor would be able to take over or refuse big Solihull applications from early 2027. The thresholds, and the 5 October consultation deadline.
Planning
Solihull Solar Farm Refused: Councillors Overrule Officers
Councillors refused the 49.9MW Catherine de Barnes solar farm against officer advice, ruling the land is not grey belt. What the decision notice actually says.
Planning
Solihull green belt: new study maps possible grey belt
Arup's updated assessment maps potential grey belt land across Solihull borough. The council says it sets no policy; the draft Local Plan is due in autumn 2026.