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 77 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 204 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.

• Crabtree Hall Crabtree Drive Fordbridge Solihull B37 5BU

  PL/2024/02055/CLOPUD Submitted 4 Oct 2024 40m 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 50m 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 78m 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 93m 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

• Linacre House Heathmere Drive Fordbridge Solihull B37 5EW

  PL/2022/01426/PPFL Submitted 1 Jul 2022 101m away

  Retrofit a sprinkler system which supports compliance with the statutory duties under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order. The works include fitting fire detection sprinklers to each flat within the block. The system will be supported by risers position in the common area. The fire suppression system will be fed from water tanks positioned external to the tower block. The existing fire detection systems will be upgraded to meet the minimum standard as defined under BS5839-6 to flats and Grade A to common parts taking into account guidance from 'NFCC (National Fire Chiefs Council) Fire Safety in Specialised Housing Guide'.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling 8 docs

• 14 Hilleys Croft Fordbridge Solihull B37 5BW

  PL/2023/02235/MINFHO Submitted 24 Oct 2023 195m away

  First floor side extension to replicate previous approval 1999/1880. Permission could be extant as ground floor element was built.

  Granted Householder Extension 10 docs
  Domestic

• PL/2026/01551/PIP Awaiting decision

  Land Off Hampton Road Knowle Solihull B93 0NX

  Permission in principle for the construction of up to 9 No. dwellings.

  Received 13 Aug, published by the council 14 Sep 2026 Outline
• PL/2026/01337/PIP Awaiting decision

  Land Off Smiths Lane Knowle Solihull

  Permission in principle for the construction of up to 9 No. dwellings.

  Received 17 Jul, published by the council 19 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
• PL/2025/02252/PIP Refused

  Land At Wootton Lane Balsall Common Solihull CV7 7BS

  Permission in principle for the construction of 6 No. dwellings.

  Received 18 Nov, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Outline