159 Bosworth Drive Fordbridge Solihull B37 5BT

1. 27 Feb 2026

   Received by Solihull

2. 16 Mar 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 1 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 11 May 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Solihull took a median of 70 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Solihull for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Solihull decided outline applications in a median of 226 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

An outline application tests the principle of developing a site, holding back details such as appearance and landscaping as reserved matters for later approval. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Nisa Local 151 -153 Bosworth Drive Fordbridge Solihull B37 5BT

  PL/2022/01024/PPFL Submitted 22 Mar 2022 50 yards away

  The retention of an automated teller machine.

  Granted Full applications 10 docs

• Nisa Local 151 -153 Bosworth Drive Fordbridge Solihull B37 5BT

  PL/2022/01025/ADV Submitted 22 Mar 2022 50 yards away

  Erect signage associated with ATM (retrospective).

  Granted Advertising 10 docs

• Crabtree Hall Crabtree Drive Fordbridge Solihull B37 5BU

  PL/2024/02055/CLOPUD Submitted 4 Oct 2024 50 yards away

  Certificate of lawful development for proposed single storey porch (Approximately 9 sq.m), replacement of boundary wall secure cycle rack, formation or a new refuse compound.

  Granted Lawful development Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• Merton House Crabtree Drive Fordbridge Solihull B37 5BX

  PL/2023/01761/PPFL Submitted 18 Aug 2023 50 yards away

  Back-up diesel generator external to the tower block that will provide electricity to a fire suppression system within Merton House in the case of an emergency, should there be a mains electricity power cut. A 2.4m fence around the generator is also part of the application.

  Granted Full applications 7 docs
  Small domestic

• L Bs Cutz 159A Bosworth Drive Fordbridge Solihull B37 5BT

  PL/2024/00480/PPFL Submitted 12 Mar 2024 100 yards away

  Change of use from Class E shop to class sui generis fried chicken takeaway.

  Granted Full applications 12 docs

• Balliol House Grandys Croft Fordbridge Solihull B37 5BS

  PL/2023/01444/PPFL Submitted 4 Jul 2023 100 yards away

  Back-up diesel generator external to the tower block that will provide electricity to a fire suppression system within Balliol House in the case of an emergency, should there be a mains electricity power cut. A 2.4m fence around the generator is also part of the application.

  Granted Full applications 8 docs
  Small domestic

• PL/2026/01579/PIP Awaiting decision

  Land Off Birchy Leasowes Lane Tidbury Green Solihull B90 1PU

  Permission in principle for the erection of 2 No. dwellings with associated external works.

  Received 26 Aug, published by the council 2 Sep 2026 Outline
• PL/2026/01543/PPOL Awaiting decision

  11 Broadfern Road Knowle Solihull B93 9DE

  Outline planning application for new dwelling in rear garden.

  Received 19 Aug, published by the council 28 Aug 2026 Outline
• PL/2026/01438/PIP Awaiting decision

  116 Lady Byron Lane Knowle Solihull B93 9BA

  Permission in principle for the erection of 2 No. dwellings.

  Received 29 Jul, published by the council 10 Aug 2026 Outline
• PL/2026/00576/PIP Refused

  Land East Of Knowle Road Barston Solihull B92 0JL

  Permission in principle for the demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment for up to five residential dwellings.

  Received 17 Mar, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Outline
• PL/2026/00476/PIP Refused

  Land Off Knowle Road Eastcote Solihull B92 0JA

  Permission in principle for the erection of up to 2 No. dwellings.

  Received 3 Mar, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Outline