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New Build approval rate in Solihull

Solihull approved 84.9% of new build applications, based on 152 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

84.9%
new build approval rate
152
New Build decisions
129
Approved
23
Refused
92.5%
Solihull overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Solihull average (92.5%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Solihull

New Build (152 decided)
84.9%
Solihull all applications (5,467 decided)
92.5%

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Other project types in Solihull

Rear Extension (1,620 decided)
91.7%
Garage / Parking (953 decided)
93.0%
Side Extension (905 decided)
95.1%
Extension (General) (537 decided)
95.9%
Front Extension (364 decided)
95.9%
Dormer (305 decided)
93.4%
Loft Conversion (234 decided)
91.5%
Outbuilding (221 decided)
92.3%
Conservatory (196 decided)
93.9%
82.1%
Wraparound Extension (163 decided)
94.5%
87.8%
Annex (39 decided)
87.2%
Basement (12 decided)
91.7%
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