Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Solihull

Solihull approved 81.6% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 152 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

81.6%

change of use (residential) approval rate

152

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

124

Approved

Refused

92.9%

Solihull overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Solihull average (92.9%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Solihull

Change of Use (Residential) (152 decided)

81.6%

Solihull all applications (4,406 decided)

92.9%

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