Shirley West planning approval rate
Shirley West ward in Solihull has a 93.2% approval rate based on 263 planning decisions. Solihull overall: 91.7%.
Last updated: September 2026
93.2%
ward approval rate
263
Decisions
245
Approved
18
Refused
91.7%
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
93.2%
Solihull overall
91.7%
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Recent decisions in Shirley West
Garage conversion and single storey extension to side and rear. New bay window t · Mon 14 Sep 2026
Change of use for conversion of house (C3a) into children's home (C2) for two ch · Fri 11 Sep 2026
Ground floor side & rear extension. · Fri 11 Sep 2026
Single storey rear extension. · Fri 04 Sep 2026
Two storey side and rear extension. · Fri 28 Aug 2026
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