Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Solihull

Solihull approved 82.1% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 196 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

82.1%

change of use (residential) approval rate

196

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

161

Approved

Refused

92.5%

Solihull overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Solihull average (92.5%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Solihull

Change of Use (Residential) (196 decided)

82.1%

Solihull all applications (5,467 decided)

92.5%

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