250 dwellings at Pheasant Oak Farm, Hob Lane, Burton Green, Solihull

What was proposed

The application sought approval for the layout, scale, appearance and landscaping of 250 homes, alongside two condition details.

“Proposal: Reserved matters submission for approval of layout, scale, appearance and landscaping for the erection of 250 dwellings, including discharge of conditions 6 (Design Code) and 9 (Surface Water Drainage Scheme) pursuant to outline planning permission reference: PL/2023/02214/PPOL.”

Officer report

The site

The site was Pheasant Oake Farm on Hob Lane in Burton Green, Solihull.

“Site Address: Pheasant Oake Farm, Hob Lane, Burton Green, Solihull.”

Officer report

Earlier permission

An outline permission for up to 250 homes, including 50% affordable housing, was approved on 29 August 2025.

“PL/2023/02214/PPOL - Outline application for residential development (up to 250 homes, including 50% affordable) with vehicular access off Waste Lane; demolition of existing buildings/structures; associated landscaping and new public open spaces; community growing area/orchard; and enhancements to Millennium Way through the site – approved 29 th August 2025.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval because the scheme broadly followed the outline parameters, delivered 50% affordable housing and provided a high-quality landscape-led development.

“The proposals demonstrates that they are broadly in accordance with the Parameter Plans secured by condition 5 of the Outline Permission as well as the obligations of the s106 agreement. The submitted plans and Design Code demonstrate delivery a high-quality, landscape-led scheme in respect of the Reserved Matters of layout, scale, appearance and landscaping, that will complement and enhance the character of the area.”

“In summary, the proposed development will deliver a high-quality scheme in accordance with the objectives and principles set out within the Design and Access Statement at outline stage, ensuring compliance with the conditions and obligations of that permission and accord with relevant local and national policy. APPLICATION REFERENCE: PL/2026/00479/PPRM”

Officer report

What consultees said

The parish council objected over parking, the footpath route and screening, while highways, affordable housing, landscape and heritage officers raised no objection subject to conditions where stated.

“That the development is reviewed to provide additional car parking spaces. The proposed design code fails to comply with the Berkswell Neighbourhood Development Plan Policy B8 which requests additional parking spaces be provided over and above the average due to the area's reliance on car usage due to poor levels of public transport.”

“SMBC Highways – No objection subject to conditions.”

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What people said

Representations raised concerns about amenity, development intensity, open space, pedestrian access, wildlife features, disruption and pressure on roads and services.

“Intensity of development; • Layout does not keep open land in the western part of the site; • Site is overcrowded; and • Needs more open space.”

“Bird boxes and swift bricks should be incorporated into the scheme; • Further disruption along Waste Lane should not be permitted until HS2 is complete; and • Pressure on roads and services.”

Officer report

Who spoke

A speaker opposed the application, a statement of opposition was read for a councillor, and another speaker supported it.

The committee decision

The committee granted conditional approval in accordance with the officer recommendation.

“PL/2026/00479/PPRM - PHEASANT OAK FARM Conditional approval as per officer recommendation.”

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