Planning Services Online
Planning Services play a vital role in shaping the built environment of Solihull. Planning Services combines four aspects of building development and land use in Solihull: Development Control, , Building Control and Sustainable Development which includes Landscape Architects. In addition to this Sustainable Development offers a varied and comprehensive programme of environmental initiatives suitable for all ages or types of school, community groups and other organisations.
- Development Control & Planning Applications
- Sustainable Development (Planning Policy)
- Building Regulations
- Landscape Architects
- Frequently Asked Questions
Development Control & Planning Applications
Includes information about how you can make a Planning Application online, search the application and decision register, comment on or track current applications. You can also view Committee reports/minutes or register an email address for updates on an application or for new applications within a set area of you home or place of work. Development Control are also responsible for trees, listed buildings and Conservation Areas, and enforcement of Planning legislation.
Sustainable Development
The Sustainable Development Team is responsible for creating the planning policies and proposals that set out where, when and how much development will take place in Solihull and against which individual planning applications are assessed. The team is also involved in the development of national and regional planning policy and managing and disseminating census data for the Borough.
Building Control & the Building Regulations
Building Control deals with the Building Regulations Act and regulates the construction of homes and places of work.
Landscape Architects
The Landscape Architects Section aims to protect and enhance the landscape character and ecology of the Borough, through national, regional and local policy and the statutory planning process, affording the highest level of protection for our most valued townscapes and landscapes, wildlife habitats and natural resources.
The team also provides a landscape design and ecological consultancy service providing high quality, creative and sustainable design solutions on a wide range of rural and urban projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ's for Planning Services
Contact Us
Planning Services are committed to providing an efficient and accurate service to members of the public via the Internet. If you feel essential content is missing from our online service, please contact us using the link below or alternatively call our offices on
Development Control 0121 704 6373 developmentcontrol@solihull.gov.uk
Sustainable Development 0121 704 6394 forwardplanning@solihull.gov.uk
Building Control 0121 704 6867 buildingcontrol@solihull.gov.uk
Landscape Architects 0121 704 6391 landscapearchitects@solihull.gov.uk
Sustainable Development (sustainability issues) 0121 704 6874 greenscheme@solihull.gov.uk
You can also write to us at:
Planning Services
PO Box 11652
Solihull
West Midlands
B91 3YA
You can also use one of the contact forms to the right.