Meriden & Arden planning approval rate
Meriden & Arden ward in Solihull has a 89.2% approval rate based on 185 planning decisions. Solihull overall: 92.0%.
Last updated: August 2026
89.2%
ward approval rate
185
Decisions
165
Approved
20
Refused
92.0%
Solihull average
Meriden & Arden is 2.8 percentage points below the Solihull average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Meriden & Arden compares
Meriden & Arden ward
89.2%
Solihull overall
92.0%
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Recent decisions in Meriden & Arden
Erection of a single storey front extension and part single, part two storey rea · Fri 14 Aug 2026
Erect 1 No. double-sided D6 display. · Wed 05 Aug 2026
Listed building consent for refurbishment and extension of listed farmhouse & ou · Wed 05 Aug 2026
Refurbishment and extension of listed farmhouse & outbuilding, and demolition of · Wed 05 Aug 2026
Erection of garage and store adjacent to existing building. · Fri 31 Jul 2026
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