Solihull includes the town centre, Shirley, and Bickenhill. About 66.6% of the borough is Green Belt, shaping urban edges and protecting surrounding villages. Known for historic streets, industrial heritage, and commuter towns, planning balances residential, commercial, and conversion projects with countryside conservation. We can advise and support projects throughout Solihull.
In the last year Solihull decided 1,185 applications which is just above the national average of 988. The approval rate was 94% (marginally above the national average of 88%) and 62% of applications were decided on time, (slightly above the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how Solihull performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
The Green Belt is a nationally designated area of protected land surrounding many English towns and cities, where development is strictly controlled to prevent urban sprawl.
Significantly, 66.6% of Solihull is within the Green Belt and proposals in these areas can be subject to high levels of scrutiny.
The Green Belt surrounding Solihull and Shirley restricts development to protect open countryside and prevent urban sprawl into the West Midlands Green Belt.
In our experience, one of the top reasons poorly conceived Green Belt proposals are refused is causing 'harm to openness'. We can lower the risk of refusal with site-specific guidance. Contact us here.
You can also check whether your land is within the Green Belt using our interactive Green Belt map.
Alongside acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. We use the following proven work stages to guide clients in Solihull through the planning process in order to maximise the potential of their development :
We collaborate closely with our clients to develop designs that respond to local character and align with Planning Policy, helping to maximise the likelihood of securing Planning Permission in Solihull.
Solihull includes the town centre, Shirley, and Bickenhill. About 66.6% of the borough is Green Belt, shaping urban edges and protecting surrounding villages. Known for historic streets, industrial heritage, and commuter towns, planning balances residential, commercial, and conversion projects with countryside conservation. We can advise and support projects throughout Solihull.
In the last year Solihull decided 1,185 applications which is just above the national average of 988. The approval rate was 94% (marginally above the national average of 88%) and 62% of applications were decided on time, (slightly above the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how Solihull performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
The Green Belt is a nationally designated area of protected land surrounding many English towns and cities, where development is strictly controlled to prevent urban sprawl.
Significantly, 66.6% of Solihull is within the Green Belt and proposals in these areas can be subject to high levels of scrutiny.
The Green Belt surrounding Solihull and Shirley restricts development to protect open countryside and prevent urban sprawl into the West Midlands Green Belt.
In our experience, one of the top reasons poorly conceived Green Belt proposals are refused is causing 'harm to openness'. We can lower the risk of refusal with site-specific guidance. Contact us here.
You can also check whether your land is within the Green Belt using our interactive Green Belt map.
Alongside acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. We use the following proven work stages to guide clients in Solihull through the planning process in order to maximise the potential of their development :
We collaborate closely with our clients to develop designs that respond to local character and align with Planning Policy, helping to maximise the likelihood of securing Planning Permission in Solihull.
