Shirley South planning approval rate
Shirley South ward in Solihull has a 92.6% approval rate based on 378 planning decisions. Solihull overall: 91.7%.
Last updated: September 2026
92.6%
ward approval rate
378
Decisions
350
Approved
28
Refused
91.7%
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
92.6%
Solihull overall
91.7%
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Recent decisions in Shirley South
Formation of porch to front. · Mon 21 Sep 2026
Retrospective application for a part two storey, part single storey side and rea · Thu 17 Sep 2026
Change of use from existing garden room to hairdressing salon. · Fri 11 Sep 2026
Installation of replacement lighting columns. · Thu 27 Aug 2026
First floor side extension. · Fri 21 Aug 2026
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✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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