Shirley West planning approval rate
Shirley West ward in Solihull has a 92.9% approval rate based on 252 planning decisions. Solihull overall: 92.0%.
Last updated: August 2026
92.9%
ward approval rate
252
Decisions
234
Approved
18
Refused
92.0%
Solihull average
Shirley West is broadly in line with the Solihull average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Shirley West compares
Shirley West ward
92.9%
Solihull overall
92.0%
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Recent decisions in Shirley West
Single storey rear extension and first floor rear extension. · Fri 14 Aug 2026
First floor side extension. · Wed 29 Jul 2026
Single storey rear/side extension. · Mon 27 Jul 2026
Ground floor front extension, garage conversion & increase in garage roof height · Wed 15 Jul 2026
Demolish existing changing room block and replace with a two storey changing roo · Wed 15 Jul 2026
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