Shirley South planning approval rate
Shirley South ward in Solihull has a 94.9% approval rate based on 272 planning decisions. Solihull overall: 92.9%.
Last updated: March 2026
94.9%
ward approval rate
272
Decisions
258
Approved
14
Refused
92.9%
Solihull average
Shirley South is broadly in line with the Solihull average — neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Shirley South compares
Shirley South ward
94.9%
Solihull overall
92.9%
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Recent decisions in Shirley South
Single storey front extension to form larger porch and lounge. Two storey rear a · Thu 21 Oct 2021
Two storey side extension and new porch roof. · Tue 19 Oct 2021
Single storey extension to garage at the front of property. · Wed 13 Oct 2021
Retention of detached rear timber structure. · Tue 12 Oct 2021
Front extension for medical/disability & roof dormers. · Wed 06 Oct 2021
What gets approved near your property?
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✓ Common refusal reasons in Solihull
✓ Your 10 nearest comparable planning decisions
✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 4,406 decisions.