Planning Application
Information about Planning Applications
Do I need planning permission?
General guidance about the kinds of work for which you need to apply for planning permission and those for which you do not.
Making an application
Advice and guidance on the type of application you require, what needs to be submitted and how to can submit your application.
Application Forms
Application forms are available to download for your convenience to print, complete and submit your application, or by telephoning the Planning Department.
Fees
What does it cost - calculate your application fee, exemptions and reductions.
Planning application process
Guidance on how the Council deals with your application.
Appeals
Advice and guidance on your right to appeal against planning decisions.
Enforcement
Information on what will happen if you have started or completed a development without permission, and how to find out if some development work you have seen has planning permission.
View, Search & comment
View recent planning applications and comment on application. View a property's planning history or search for applications not in the history.
Further information
ODPM website and guidance notes, Planning Portal.
Contact Details
For further information on any aspect of the planning application process please contact Development Control.
Telephone: 0121 704 6373
Email: DevelopmentControl@solihull.gov.uk
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Local Validation Criteria
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National Validation Criteria
Before completing any forms, please read all the notes carefully. If the forms are not filled in correctly, or the required information is not submitted, processing of our application is likely to be delayed. -
Planning Applications - Appeals
Information about making appeals against planning applications. -
Planning Applications - Do I need planning permission?
This is a guide to the most common enquiries about whether planning permission is required for residential properties and businesses. -
Planning Applications - Enforcement
We investigate alleged breaches of planning control and proactively monitor a small proportion of approved new developments to ensure compliance with approved plans and conditions. -
Planning Applications - Fees
Information listing fees for planning applications. -
Planning Applications - Forms
Here we provide application forms for you to download and print for most planning application types. -
Planning Applications - Further information
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Planning Applications - The Planning Application Process
This guide takes you through how Solihull Council deals with a planning application. -
Planning Applications - View, Search for and comment on
Information on how to search for planning applications.