Three commercial units at 32 - 38 Lincoln Road, Olton, Solihull
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Solihull Planning Committee on 24 Jul 2026.
What was proposed
The application proposed demolishing the existing side building and constructing three storage and office units with about 300 square metres of floorspace.
“Proposal: Demolition of the existing side building and construction of three new units comprising storage and office space.”
“The proposal seeks permission for the erection of three new light industrial/commercial units. The development will provide approximately 300 sqm of new floorspace in a rectangular layout to the rear of the existing buildings. Each unit will be self-contained, with its own entrance, WC, and roller shutter door. The existing flat roof structure will be removed, while the front façade will be retained or replaced on a like-for-like basis.”
Officer report
The site and surroundings
The site was in mixed commercial use, with storage, offices and vacant land, and the proposal would retain existing access and parking.
“This application refers to 32-38 Lincoln Road, in Olton, Solihull. The site is currently in mixed use, including storage, offices, and vacant land, and has an established history of commercial use supported by multiple previous permissions.”
Officer report
Earlier planning history
An earlier application for three terraced dwellings, parking and a relocated store was approved in May 2023.
“PL/2022/01522/MINFOT – 3 new terraced dwellings with associated car parking and re-siting of the tools, equipment and materials store to a new single storey rear wing building – Approved 18.05.2023”
Officer report
What officers recommended
Approval was recommended subject to conditions because the development was considered compatible with the area and would not harm neighbouring occupiers.
“This report has demonstrated that the proposal will not be harmful to the character of the area, highway safety or residential amenity. The proposal is therefore in accordance with the adopted development plan and guidance within the National Planning Policy Framework. The development therefore benefits from the presumption in favour of sustainable development, and the planning balance is firmly in favour of this proposal.”
“Approval is recommended subject to the following précis of conditions a full list of standard conditions is available using the following link:”
Officer report
Consultation responses
Drainage and contaminated land consultees raised no objection, while no statutory consultee responses were received.
“Statutory Consultees - The following Statutory Consultee responses have been received:”
“Non-Statutory Consultees - The following Non-Statutory Consultee responses have been received:”
Officer report
Public comments
The application received no public responses.
“The application was advertised in accordance with the provisions set down in the Town and Country Planning (General Development Procedure) Order 2015.”
Officer report
Main planning issues
The assessment considered the effect on the street scene, local character and distinctiveness, and the effect on neighbouring properties.
“The main issues in this application are the effects of the development:”
“The effect of the development on the appearance of the street scene, character, and local distinctiveness of the local area; and • The effect of the proposal on the occupiers of neighbouring properties.”
Officer report
The committee decision
The committee granted conditional approval in accordance with the officer recommendation.
“PL/2026/00811/PPFL - 32 - 38 LINCOLN ROAD Conditional approval as per officer recommendation.”
Minutes
Sources
- Solihull Planning Committee minutes, 24 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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- Solihull Planning Committee
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- Solihull
- Date
- Friday 24 July 2026
- Recommendation
- Officers recommended approval
- Committee decided
- Approved
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