228 homes and retail at 700 Warwick Road, Silhill, Solihull
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Solihull Planning Committee on 15 Jul 2026.
What was proposed
The application sought reserved matters approval for 228 homes, retail space, public realm, landscaping and parking on Plot 2 of Phase 2.
“Proposal: Reserved matters application for Plot 2 (Phase 2) in respect of: access, appearance, landscaping, layout, scale following hybrid application PL/2025/00547/MAJFDW; comprising of 228 No. dwellings (Class C3), ground floor retail/commercial space (Class E) and associated public realm, landscaping works and parking.”
Officer report
Earlier planning permission
The hybrid permission for wider clearance and mixed-use redevelopment was approved on 1 April 2026, and this application concerns Plot 2.
“PL/2025/00547/MAJFDW - Hybrid planning application comprising full planning application for site clearance and demolition of all existing buildings and the construction of residential floor space and associated amenity space (Use Class C3), lower and ground floor commercial floor spaces (Use Class E), public realm works, hard and soft landscaping, access, parking, drainage, and all other associated works.”
Officer report
What officers recommended
Approval was recommended because the scheme was considered consistent with the approved design principles and supported sustainable, green and inclusive redevelopment.
“Recommendation: APPROVAL SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS.”
“Whilst the principles of development have been agreed under the Hybrid Planning Application (HPA), careful consideration has been given to ensure the proposals fully accord with the design principles and Parameters Plans approved as part of the HPA, including the associated Design Code and Illustrative Masterplan which are intended to guide reserved matters applications and ensure continuity across the Holbeche Place masterplan.”
Officer report
Consultation responses
Highways, ecology, public protection, air quality and flood officers raised no objection subject to conditions or further information, while landscape, heritage and urban design requested more detail.
“SMBC Public Protection – No objection subject to conditions.”
“SMBC Urban Design – Further information requested.”
Officer report
What people said
Engagement showed support for regeneration and active travel, alongside concerns about height, parking, disabled and visitor spaces, and affordable rent levels.
“The key feedback themes are provided below for reference. • Recognition of need for affordable housing for young people, downsizers, and key workers. • High support for pedestrian access and active travel, including accessibility features.”
“Broad agreement that Holbeche Place needs regeneration, with the scheme seen as an improvement on the current condition and noting that retail-led regeneration should take priority. • Positive comments on aspects of the design, such as brick materials and bay windows, although some feel the building heights are too tall and not in- keeping with Solihull’s suburban character.”
Officer report
Main planning considerations
The assessment considered design, access, landscaping, heritage, housing, energy, drainage, biodiversity, noise, air quality, wind and fire safety.
“Whether or not the proposed access, scale, appearance, layout and landscaping (Reserved Matters) are acceptable having regard to the APPLICATION REFERENCE: PL/2026/00412/MARDW”
“- Affordable Housing; - Heritage and Townscape; - Energy and Sustainable Construction; - Drainage; - Biodiversity and Ecology; - Noise; - Air Quality; - Wind microclimate; - Fire; - Public sector equality duty; and - Human rights.”
Officer report
The committee’s decision
The committee granted conditional approval in line with the recommendation, with the cycle-parking condition amended for occupation of the retail units.
“PL/2026/00412/MARDW 700 WARWICK ROAD Conditional approval, as per the officer recommendation, with condition 5 amended to read:”
Minutes
Sources
- Solihull Planning Committee minutes, 15 July 2026
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of Solihull's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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- Wednesday 15 July 2026
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- Officers recommended approval
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