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Shirley East & Sharmans Cross planning approval rate

Shirley East & Sharmans Cross ward in Solihull has a 86.4% approval rate based on 44 planning decisions. Solihull overall: 92.5%.

Last updated: June 2026

86.4%
ward approval rate
44
Decisions
38
Approved
6
Refused
92.5%
Solihull average

Shirley East & Sharmans Cross is 6.1 percentage points below the Solihull average, placing it among the stricter wards in Solihull. Checking what gets approved nearby before applying is particularly important here.

How Shirley East & Sharmans Cross compares

Shirley East & Sharmans Cross ward (44 decided)
86.4%
Solihull overall (5,467 decided)
92.5%
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Recent decisions in Shirley East & Sharmans Cross

Part two storey, part single storey rear extension, first floor side extension, · Mon 22 Jun 2026
Approved
Change of use of dwelling to a children's home (C2). · Thu 18 Jun 2026
Approved
Alterations and enlargement of an existing hipped roof dormer bungalow. Full rep · Wed 10 Jun 2026
Approved
Internal alterations and raised ground floor side and rear roof. · Mon 01 Jun 2026
Approved
Ground floor front extension, rear dormer extension and side roof alteration/ext · Wed 27 May 2026
Approved

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