Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Solihull

Solihull approved 81.3% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 214 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

81.3%

change of use (residential) approval rate

214

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

174

Approved

Refused

92.0%

Solihull overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Solihull average (92.0%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Solihull

Change of Use (Residential) (214 decided)

81.3%

Solihull all applications (5,829 decided)

92.0%

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