Unit 1A Focus Park Ashbourne Way Shirley Solihull B90 4QU

1. 10 Aug 2026

   Received by Solihull

2. 14 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 5 October 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 71 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 tree works applications in a median of 99 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

• The Highlands Maidwell Drive Shirley Solihull B90 4QN

  PL/2024/01134/TPO Submitted 12 Jun 2024 50 yards away

  33% Crown reduction to group of red chestnut trees (G1) and remove all deadwood. Dismantle declining red chestnut tree (T1) located at the front of property and grind out trunk and replace with red chestnut tree (approximately 3-3.5 metres tall).

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Focus Park Ashbourne Way Shirley Solihull B90 4QU

  PL/2026/01650/PPFL Submitted 9 Sep 2026 100 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~4 Nov

  Change of use of Unit 1a from tool and equipment hire services and DIY sales (sui generis) to storage, sale and distribution of building materials, timber, joinery and sheet metal, decorating, plumbing, together with external alternations to building and site layout including reconfigured car parking, new trolley park and associated works.

  Awaiting decision 10 docs

• Units 4 To 5 The Highlands Maidwell Drive Shirley Solihull B90 4QN

  PL/2021/01512/PPFL Submitted 25 May 2021 100 yards away

  External alterations to the building and site layout to introduce low carbon renewable technology.

  Granted Full applications 18 docs

• Goldfinger House 245 Cranmore Boulevard Shirley Solihull B90 4ZL

  PL/2022/01306/LBC Submitted 20 Jun 2022 100 yards away

  Listed building consent for reroofing works, alterations to roof parapet wall handrail, replacement of central tower windows and door, recladding raised plant structure, raised support gantries for roof level building services, new freestanding roof handrail system, new air conditioning unit to replace existing.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 35 docs

• Goldfinger House 245 Cranmore Boulevard Shirley Solihull B90 4ZL

  PL/2022/02111/LBC Submitted 5 Oct 2022 100 yards away

  Listed building consent for the installation of a new lightning protection system and internal lightning surge protection.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 16 docs

• Goldfinger House 245 Cranmore Boulevard Shirley Solihull B90 4ZL

  PL/2022/01396/PPFL Submitted 29 Jun 2022 100 yards away

  Reroofing works, alterations to roof parapet handrail, replacement of central tower windows and doors, re-cladding raised plant structure at main roof level, installation of raised support gantries at main roof level, replacement of air conditioning outdoor unit with new equivalent unit, new freestanding roof handrail system (Note: parallel LBC consent application reference PL/2022/01306/LBC already lodged).

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 34 docs

• PL/2026/01242/TPO Refused

  20 Temple Road Dorridge Solihull B93 8LF

  Fell and remove cedar tree (T1) and common lime tree (T6).

  Received 1 Jul, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Trees
• PL/2026/01104/TPO Granted

  Longdon Croft Warwick Road Knowle Solihull B93 9LJ

  T290, Blue atlas cedar tree - Remove hanging fractured limb suspended at 11m over footpath and Crown Reduce by up to 5m, T299 Atlas cedar tree - Crown Reduce by up to 5m, and T300 Atlas cedar tree - Installation of a bracing system throughout crown and remove crossing/rubbing branches.

  Received 10 Jun, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Trees
• PL/2026/01635/TCA Granted

  27 Kixley Lane Knowle Solihull B93 0JE

  T1 Cherry laurel tree - Fell to ground level. T2 Ash tree - Fell to ground level. T3 Ash tree - Fell to ground level. T4 Ash tree - Fell to ground level.

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 10 Sep 2026 Trees
• PL/2026/01032/TPO Split decision

  11 Lovelace Avenue Solihull B91 3JR

  Reduce to approximately 30ft in height and previous pruning points beech trees G1 and beech trees G2. Fell spruce tree T1. Fell to ground level pine tree T2, larch tree T3, Norway spruce tree T4, larch tree T6, pine tree T8, larch tree T12, pine tree T13, larch tree T16, larch tree T23. Remove deadwood on larch tree T15, spruce tree T19, larch tree T20, spruce tree T22, Norway spruce tree T24. Remove lowest limb on left side of silver birch tree T26 to rebalance.

  Received 27 May, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Trees
• PL/2026/01612/TCA Granted

  10 Blythe Way Solihull B91 3EY

  T1 - Western red cedar tree - Fell to ground level. T2 - Purple plum tree - Fell to ground level. T3 and T4 - Leylandii conifer trees - Fell to ground level. T5 - Ash tree - Remove branches growing through cypress tree. T6 - Eucalyptus tree - Reduced height by 30% (15-20 feet). T7 - Silver birch tree - Crown reduction by 20% and reduce height by 12 feet, remove all ivy.

  Received 2 Sep, published by the council 7 Sep 2026 Trees