Planning applications
At each monthly parish council meeting we discuss local planning applications sent to us by Solihull MBC. Remember, we only make a recommendation to Solihull MBC Planning Committee and it is this committee that makes the final decision. Often we refer the applications to a neighbourhood notification. We are also consulted for other reasons e.g. existing site use, noise, smell and fumes, environmental features, Green Belt, Conservation Area, Impact on neighbour viability, public rights of way, sustainability. You can have your say by visiting the planning application page on www.solihull.gov.uk/planning
You can find comprehensive information on all current individual planning applications by visiting Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) website. Here you can view the weekly planning list of new applications, including all documentation relating to individual applications, decision notices etc. There is a facility to make your comments directly to the SMBC via their website. If you do not have access to a computer at home, the computers in the library can be used.
Planning Meeting Minutes 2021
2021
To view the link on Solihull’s Planning Applications please click on the link in the Proposals box.
| Application | Location | Proposal | Status | Decision | Comments | Parish Council |
| Feb 2021 | ||||||
| Ref. No: PL/2021/00366/MINFHO Received: Wed 10 Feb 2021 Validated: Wed 10 Feb 2021 | 5 Olympus Close Millisons Wood Solihull CV5 9QQ | First floor side extension, single storey rear extension and alterations.  |
Awaiting decision | The Parish Council expresses their view that this changes the original design concept. Must ensure no loss of light and privacy to neighbouring properties. Also the architectural design and use of materials are commensurate with existing properties and compliment rather than detract from the aesthetics. | Meriden | |
| Ref. No: PL/2021/00315/PPFL Received: Mon 08 Feb 2021 Validated: Thu 18 Feb 2021 | Land Next To 75 Main Road Meriden Solihull | Change of Use from telephone exchange (Sui generis) to Class E (a) (b) & (c) |
Awaiting decision |
Change of use for café use with signage with impact to pedestrians and highway users. Access to rear of premises via flats compromised. The Parish Council do not know this parking area as a “shoppers car park” as detailed. There is not sufficient parking at rear. Not sufficient parking at rear with a tight entrance/access. Impact of café to neighbouring properties i.e. flue stack from kitchen area and food smells permeating into close neighbouring properties. There is parking restrictions outside on Main Road being double yellow lines; there is also a pedestrian centre refuge for crossing. Parking will be an issue as turning into Fairfield Rise there is parking restrictions up to driveway behind telephone exchange. There is already parking and turning issues relative to accessing the next door Post Office. This will change character of village centre design. |
Meriden | |
| Ref. No: PL/2021/00297/MINFHO Received: Thu 04 Feb 2021 Validated: Thu 11 Feb 2021 |
23 Grace Road Meriden Solihull CV5 9AT | Single storey side extension. | Awaiting decision | Meriden | ||
| Ref. No: PL/2020/01696/PPFL Received: Mon 03 Aug 2020 Validated: Wed 10 Feb 2021 |
Bakersfield Farm Harvest Hill Lane Meriden Solihull CV7 7HP | Change the use of site rented off the land owner from an agricultural site to a commercial site for running HGV lorries from. Plus planning permission for a mobile unit on the site to serve the purpose of residential accommodation, currently used as a drivers’ room, with kitchen for staff to make tea, lunch etc; a seating area with a TV while waiting on jobs or breaks (drivers’ hours), also includes a toilet and shower facility due to the job (moving animal by-products). | Awaiting decision | The parish council is in receipt of resident objections from neighbouring properties; there have been ongoing complaints regarding the increased HGV movements and Mr Wilkinson, SMBC Enforcement Officer, has visited the site. The landowner has also been requested to put a retrospective planning application in as currently the site is operating without planning permission. The application received in 2020 was invalid and a further request was made by SMBC Enforcement. This is inappropriate development in greenbelt; currently there is noise nuisance with the site operating 24/7. The commercial activity is for animal by-product/waste generated from wholesale slaughter waste. There is an odour from vehicles and from the site itself with an increase in flies both impacting neighbours. Harvest Hill Lane is a single track highway; it is part of SMBC’s designation “not suitable for HGVs” along with Becks Lane and Shaft Lane. Additional to this use, since 2018 the site has actively stored and moved construction waste including soil, and the sorting of waste materials on site. There is no permit, permission or licence for this business and it is not included in this application. The site is looking like a “landfill” with commercial activity increasing. There are road safety issues to consider too; Becks Lane is well documented as a “black spot” with the blind bend and increased HGV movements onto the main highway being Fillongley Road and main route into Meriden. Screening should have been undertaken prior to this application submission and an Environmental Impact Assessment should accompany any application given the contamination of land, noise, dust, lighting, pollution and effects on wildlife that impact the environment, the local community and neighbours. | Meriden | |
| Ref. No: PL/2021/00345/EIASCR Received: Fri 05 Feb 2021 Validated: Fri 05 Feb 2021 |
Meriden Park Cornets End Lane Meriden Solihull | Screening opinion. | Unknown | EIA Screening Opinion |
Issued Fri 12th Feb 2021 |
Berkswell |
| Ref. No: PL/2021/00127/MINFHO Received: Tue 19 Jan 2021 Validated: Wed 03 Feb 202 |
100 Fillongley Road Meriden Solihull CV7 7LT | Two storey rear extension. | Awaiting decision | Meriden | ||
| Ref. No: PL/2020/02591/MINFHO Received: Wed 04 Nov 2020 Validated: Mon 01 Feb 2021 |
47 Albert Road Millisons Wood Solihull CV5 9AS | Two storey extension to the side of the property including ground and first floor alterations. | Awaiting decision | Meriden | ||
| Jan 2021 | ||||||
| Ref. No: PL/2021/00127/MINFHO Received: Tue 19 Jan 2021 Validated: Wed 03 Feb 2021 | 100 Fillongley Road Meriden Solihull CV7 7LT | Double storey rear extension. |
Awaiting decision | Meriden | ||
| Ref. No: PL/2021/00112/MINFHO Received: Mon 18 Jan 2021 Validated: Mon 18 Jan 2021 | The Coplow Hampton Lane Meriden Solihull CV7 7JR | Resubmission of application PL/2020/01481/MINFHO for 3 story rear extensions, render and reclad existing brickwork as indicated on plans and form loft conversion with the addition of a single story side hobby workshop. |
Awaiting decision | Meriden | ||
| Ref. No: PL/2021/00056/CLOPUD Received: Mon 11 Jan 2021 Validated: Mon 11 Jan 2021 | The Woodlands Lodge Green Lane Meriden Solihull CV7 7JG | Certificate of lawful development for the proposed erection of two single storey extensions. |
Awaiting decision | Meriden | ||
| Ref. No: PL/2020/02801/CLOPUD Received: Thu 26 Nov 2020 Validated: Mon 18 Jan 2021 | 53 Fillongley Road Meriden Solihull CV7 7LW | Certificate of lawful development for a proposed 4 metre x 4 metre single storey rear extension. No new access required. |
Awaiting decision | The Parish Council objects to this planning application. It is disappointing that this has already been built and requires a Certificate of Lawfulness in lieu of planning permission. | Meriden | |
| PL/2020/01897/COU Recieved Thu 6th Aug 2020 Validated Thu 7th Jan 2021 | 3 Whichcote Avenue Meriden Solihull CV7 7LR | Change of use of part of domestic garden to erect garden outbuilding to form cattery. | Awaiting Decision | Meriden | ||
2020
To view the link on Solihull’s Planning Applications please click on the link in the Proposals box.
Planning Applications are currently being updated and will be available when finalised
| December 2020 | ||||||
| Application | Location | Proposal | Status | Decision | Comments | Parish Council |
| No Applications for December from Solihull Planning Portal Recieved | ||||||
| November 2020 | ||||||
| Application | Location | Proposal | Status | Decision | Comments | Parish Council |
| Ref. No: PL/2020/02764/DIS Received: Mon 23 Nov 2020 Validated: Mon 23 Nov 2020 | 1 Fillongley Road Meriden Solihull CV7 7LW | Discharge condition No. 2 following planning approval PL/2020/01756/MINFHO. | Decided | Approved Mon 7th Dec 2020 | Meriden | |
| Ref. No: PL/2020/02726/DIS Received: Tue 17 Nov 2020 Validated: Tue 17 Nov 2020 | Meriden Quarry Cornets End Lane Meriden Solihull CV7 7LG | Discharge condition No. 8 (Construction and Environmental Management Plan) following planning approval PL/2020/01960/MINFOT. | Decided | Approved Tue 24th Nov 2020 | Berkswell | |
| Ref. No: PL/2020/02649/CLOPUD Received: Tue 10 Nov 2020 Validated: Tue 10 Nov 2020 | Church View 141 Main Road Meriden Solihull CV7 7NH | Certificate of lawful development for a proposed loft conversion with rear dormer. | Decided | Approved Tue 17th Nov 2020 | Meriden | |
| October 2020 | ||||||
| Application | Location | Proposal | Status | Decision | Comments | Parish Council |
| Ref. No: PL/2020/02481/MINFHO Received: Mon 26 Oct 2020 Validated: Mon 26 Oct 2020 | Durban Cottage Lodge Green Lane Meriden Solihull CV7 7JZ | Erect new detached garage and site access. | Awaiting Decision | Meriden | ||
| September 2020 | ||||||
| Application | Location | Proposal | Status | Decision | Comments | Parish Council |
| Ref. No: PL/2020/02159/PPFL Received: Mon 21 Sep 2020 Validated: Mon 21 Sep 2020 | Meriden Quarry Cornets End Lane Meriden Solihull CV7 7LG | Mortar mixing plant to include a feed hopper, conveyor belt, batching tower, sand bays, office building, toilets and parking. | Decided | Approved Fri 27th Nov 2020 | Berkswell | |
| Ref. No: PL/2020/02158/PPFL Received: Mon 21 Sep 2020 Validated: Mon 23 Nov 2020 | Berryfields Farm Berkswell Road Meriden Solihull CV7 7LB | Demolition of existing agricultural buildings, demolition of two dwellings, conversion of agricultural building to commercial office use (Class E(g)(i)), extension of existing restaurant facilities and hospitality facilities and provision of overnight guest accommodation (13 No. rooms). | Withdrawn |
Withdrawn Fri 19th Feb 2021 |
Berryfields comments | Meriden |
| Ref. No: PL/2020/02092/DIS Received: Mon 14 Sep 2020 Validated: Mon 14 Sep 2020 | Meriden Quarry (‘Banana Field’ SW Extension) Cornets End Lane Meriden Solihull CV7 7LG | Discharge conditions 3 and 24; and part discharge condition No. 35 (Initial investigation reports only) on planning approval PL/2018/02524/MWMAJ. | Decided | Approved Thu 26th Nov 2020 | Berkswell | |
| August 2020 | ||||||
| Application | Location | Proposal | Status | Decision | Comments | Parish Council |
| Ref. No: PL/2020/01960/MINFOT Received: Wed 26 Aug 2020 Validated: Wed 26 Aug 2020 | Meriden Quarry Cornets End Lane Meriden Solihull CV7 7LG | Replacement of existing fixed ready mix plant (RMX) and installation of a temporary mobile plant (on site for three years) to assist with the demands of supply to HS2. | Decided | Approved Wed 21st Nov 2020 | Berkswell | |
| Ref. No: PL/2020/01844/MINFHO Received: Thu 13 Aug 2020 Validated: Wed 21 Oct 2020 | 127 Fillongley Road Meriden Solihull CV7 7LT | Ground and first floor extensions and alterations. Loft conversion and extension. | Decided | Approved Fri 11th Dec 2020 | Meriden | |
| Ref. No: PL/2020/01800/DIS Received: Wed 12 Aug 2020 Validated: Wed 12 Aug | 157 Main Road Meriden Solihull CV7 7NH | Discharge condition No. 6 (contamination) on planning approval PL/2015/51646/PPFL. | Decided | Approved Fri 13th Nov 2020 | Meriden | |
| Ref. No: PL/2020/01756/MINFHO Received: Thu 06 Aug 2020 Validated: Wed 09 Sep 2020 | 1 Fillongley Road Meriden Solihull CV7 7LW | First Floor (attic style) dormer extension over existing garage and kitchen areas. | Decided | Approved Wed 4th Nov 2020 | Meriden | |
| July 2020 | ||||||
| Application | Location | Proposal | Status | Decision | Comments | Parish Council |
| Ref. No: PL/2020/01688/PPFL Received: Fri 31 Jul 2020 Validated: Thu 13 Aug 2020 | The Woodlands Lodge Green Lane Meriden Solihull CV7 7JG | Single storey rear extension (1). First floor side extension over existing ground floor (2). Single storey infill extension (3). | Withdrawn | Withdrawn Tue 20th Oct 2020 | Meriden | |
| Ref. No: PL/2020/01612/PPFL Received: Wed 22 Jul 2020 Validated: Wed 22 Jul 2020 | Berkswell Quarry Cornets End Lane Meriden Solihull CV7 7LH | Temporary depot with open storage area for plant and machinery, workshop, office building, and re-profiling of the site for works relating to HS2. | Decided | Approved 3rd Feb 2021 | Berkswell | |
| Ref. No: PL/2020/01569/VAR Received: Fri 17 Jul 2020 Validated: Mon 10 Aug 2020 | Cornets End Lane Meriden Solihull CV7 7LG | Deletion of conditions 2 and 3 of planning permission PL/2017/01907/VAR, dated 28.09.2017, for continued operation of dry silo mortar plant. Namely: to allow the permanent retention of the dry silo mortar plant, and the processing of sand from other than Meriden Quarry. | Decided | Approved 5th Feb 2021 | Meriden | |
| Ref. No: PL/2020/01559/MINFHO Received: Thu 16 Jul 2020 Validated: Thu 16 Jul 2020 | The Oaks 1 Hollyberry End Farm Harvest Hill Lane Meriden Solihull CV7 7HW | Reinstate window in north facing wall, previously infilled. Install 1 additional window in same wall increasing natural light into property. | Decided | Approved Tue 10th Nov 2020 | Meriden | |
| Ref. No: PL/2020/01476/TPO Received: Tue 07 Jul 2020 Validated: Mon 07 Sep 2020 | 12 Albert Road Millisons Wood Solihull CV5 9AS | Reduce 2 No. overhanging branches (as indicated red on submitted photo) by up to 2m on 1 No. sycamore tree. | Decided | Approved Wed 28th Oct 2020 | Meriden | |
| Ref. No: PL/2020/01481/MINFHO Received: Tue 07 Jul 2020 Validated: Mon 03 Aug 2020 | The Coplow Hampton Lane Meriden Solihull CV7 7JR | Ground and first floor rear extension with second floor loft conversion and roof extension with rooflights. Side facing dormer. Changes to fenestration. Ground and first floor front bay window. | Decided | Approved Fri 13th Nov 2020 | Meriden | |
| Ref. No: PL/2020/01465/MINFHO Received: Mon 06 Jul 2020 Validated: Mon 27 Jul 2020 | 33 Alspath Road Meriden Solihull CV7 7LU | Single storey front, side & rear extension (Resubmission of PL/2019/02568/MINFHO). | Decided | Approved Wed 16th Sep 2020 | Meriden | |
| June 2020 | ||||||
| Application | Location | Proposal | Status | Decision | Comments | Parish Council |
| Ref. No: PL/2020/01407/PPFL Received: Mon 29 Jun 2020 Validated: Tue 14 Jul | Strawberry Bank 72 Main Road Meriden Solihull CV7 7NF | Erection of 30 bedroom guest accommodation block to the rear of the Strawberry Bank hotel. | Awaiting Decision | Strawberry Bank Building | Meriden | |
| Ref. No: PL/2020/01508/EIASCR Received: Fri 26 Jun 2020 Validated: Fri 26 Jun 2020 | Land At Berkswell Quarry Cornets End Lane Meriden Solihull CV7 7LH | Screening opinion in relation to emerging proposals for a temporary depot for the storage of plant and machinery. | Unknown | EIA Screening Opinion Thu 16th Jul 2020 | Berkswell | |
| Ref. No: PL/2020/01301/PN Received: Sun 21 Jun 2020 Validated: Mon 22 Jun 2020 | Brailes Farm Fillongley Road Meriden Solihull CV7 7JX | Prior notification for the erection of an open sided straw barn. | Unknown | Prior Approval Not Required Fri 17th Jul 2020 | Meriden | |
| Ref. No: PL/2020/01217/MINFHO Received: Thu 11 Jun 2020 Validated: Mon 07 Sep 2020 | 4 Olympus Close Millisons Wood Solihull CV5 9QQ | 1st floor side extension over existing garage to extend existing bedroom and form en suite. | Decided | Approved Mon 2nd Nov 2020 | Meriden | |
| Ref. No: PL/2020/01162/MINFHO Received: Fri 05 Jun 2020 Validated: Mon 10 Aug | 3 Daytona Drive Millisons Wood Solihull CV5 9QG | Single storey rear extension, first floor side/front extension over existing garage and new canopy over front entrance. | Decided | Approved Fri 20th Nov 2020 | Meriden | |
| Ref. No: PL/2020/01152/MINFHO Received: Thu 04 Jun 2020 Validated: Fri 26 Jun | 12 The Croft Meriden Solihull CV7 7NQ | Addition of single storey glass room to rear elevation of property. | Decided | Approved Wed 26th Aug 2020 | Meriden | |
| Ref. No: PL/2020/01145/MINFHO Received: Wed 03 Jun 2020 Validated: Wed 03 Jun 2020 | 33 Strawberry Fields Meriden Solihull CV7 7SA | Single storey rear extension with internal alterations. | Decided | Approved Mon 13th Jul 2020 | Meriden | |
| May 2020 | ||||||
| Application | Location | Proposal | Status | Decision | Comments | Parish Council |
| Ref. No: PL/2020/01053/PNCUDW Received: Fri 15 May 2020 Validated: Fri 15 May 2020 | Wood End Farm Fillongley Road Meriden Solihull CV7 7HU | Prior notification for a change of use of an agricultural building to a dwelling. | Unknown | Prior Approval Required and Granted Thu 9th Jul 2020 | Meriden | |
| April 2020 | ||||||
| Application | Location | Proposal | Status | Decision | Comments | Parish Council |
| Ref. No: PL/2020/00886/CLEUD Received: Tue 28 Apr 2020 Validated: Tue 28 Apr 2020 | Strawberry Bank 72 Main Road Meriden Solihull CV7 7NF | Certificate of lawful development for an existing wooden pergola structure used as a smoking shelter, positioned on the eastern side of the hotel, within the front car parking area. | Decided | Approved Thu 4th Jun 2020 | Meriden | |
| Ref. No: PL/2020/00824/MINFHO Received: Fri 17 Apr 2020 Validated: Thu 18 Jun 2020 | 27 Bonneville Close Millisons Wood Solihull CV5 9QH | Two storey side extension incorporating conversion of existing garage and erection of new double garage. | Decided | Approved Fri 18th Sep 2020 | Meriden | |
| Ref. No: PL/2020/00811/MINFHO Received: Wed 15 Apr 2020 Validated: Tue 12 May 2020 | Broughton Cottage Leys Lane Meriden Solihull CV7 7LQ | Single storey side and rear extension. | Decided | Approved Mon27th Jul 2020 | Neutral. Only had concerns over the % increase. | Meriden |
| March 2020 | ||||||
| Application | Location | Proposal | Status | Decision | Comments | Parish Council |
| Ref. No: PL/2020/00542/MINFHO Received: Thu 05 Mar 2020 Validated: Fri 19 Jun 2020 | 65 Main Road Meriden Solihull CV7 7LP | First floor front extension above garage. | Decided | Approved Fri 31st Jul 2020 | Meriden | |
| February 2020 | ||||||
| Application | Location | Proposal | Status | Decision | Comments | Parish Council |
| Ref. No: PL/2020/00432/CLOPUD Received: Tue 25 Feb 2020 Validated: Mon 02 Mar 2020 | Grovenear Farm Fillongley Road Meriden Solihull CV7 7HU | Certificate of lawful development for the proposed erection of single storey side extension, full depth, half width and less than 4 metres high to ridge, together with a 3 metre deep full width, two storey rear extension no higher than the existing house. | Decided | Approved Tue 10th Mar 2020 | Meriden | |
| Ref. No: PL/2020/00353/PPFL Received: Fri 14 Feb 2020 Validated: Fri 14 Feb 2020 | Quarry Area Birmingham Road Meriden Solihull | Change of use of part of Area G of Meriden Quarry to a commercial storage yard for the open storage of articulated trailers and sawdust/wood shaving bales, with portacabins for office and welfare facilities. | Awaiting Decision | Meriden | ||
| Ref. No: PL/2020/00278/DIS Received: Wed 05 Feb 2020 Validated: Mon 10 Feb 2020 | Marlbrook Hall Farm Harvest Hill Lane Meriden Solihull CV7 7HW | Partial discharge of condition No. 3 (3a, 3b, 3c, 3e, 3f, 3g, and 3h) (materials) on planning approval PL/2018/02008/PPFL dated 23rd August 2019 for Extensions consisting of an extended oak conservatory area to the rear of the property, a ground & first floor extension at the front of the property to a living room and bedroom above and the addition of a new porch to the front elevation. | Decided | Approved Fri 20th Mar 2020 | Neutral | Meriden |
| January | ||||||
| Application | Location | Proposal | Status | Decision | Comments | Parish Council |
| Ref. No: PL/2020/00059/TPO Received: Fri 10 Jan 2020 Validated: Fri 10 Jan 2020 | 2 Birmingham Road Meriden Solihull CV7 7PE | Weeping willow tree – prune back to previous pruning points. TPO number 599. | Decided | Approved Thu 27th Feb 2020 | Meriden | |