63 Castle Lane Olton Solihull B92 8DE
Awaiting decision
PL/2026/00519/PPFL
Description
Change the use of a C3a dwelling to a children's home (C2) for up to two children aged 5-17 years, with a manager and two carers, who will sleep overnight, working on a rota basis.
Nearby new applications
Historical activity at this location
19 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
48 Castle Lane Olton Solihull B92 8DF
Garage conversion.
2025
Approved
55 Castle Lane Olton Solihull B92 8DE
Part retrospective planning application for a two storey side and part two storey, part s…
2025
Refused
55 Castle Lane Olton Solihull B92 8DE
Part retrospective planning application for a two storey side and part two storey, part s…
2024
Approved
71 Castle Lane Olton Solihull B92 8DE
Two story side and single story/two story rear extensions.
2023
Refused
55 Castle Lane Olton Solihull B92 8DE
Retrospective planning application for a two storey side and part two storey, part single…
2023
Approved
57 Castle Lane Olton Solihull B92 8DE
Replacement of existing conservatory with single storey extension/garage conversion along…
2023
Approved
68 Castle Lane Olton Solihull B92 8DF
Ground floor rear extension.
2023
Approved
50 Greyfort Crescent Olton Solihull B92 8DW
Garage internal and external conversion with modified side access entry.
2022
Approved
83 Castle Lane Olton Solihull B92 8DE
Erect garden outbuilding for gym/storage.
2020
Approved
20 Dene Court Road Olton Solihull B92 8DL
Two storey side and rear extension and part single storey rear extension.
2020
Approved
55 Castle Lane Olton Solihull B92 8DE
Single storey rear extension, two storey side extension.
2020
Withdrawn
52 Castle Lane Olton Solihull B92 8DF
Prior notification for a ground floor rear kitchen & family room extension measuring 5.03…
2019
Approved
8 Dene Court Road Olton Solihull B92 8DL
Prior notification for a ground floor rear extension, with flat roof and lantern light, m…
2019
Approved
52 Castle Lane Olton Solihull B92 8DF
Rear single and two storey extensions and side first floor extension and new front porch.
2018
Approved
42 Greyfort Crescent Olton Solihull B92 8DW
Rear single storey lounge extension.
2017
Approved
54 Castle Lane Olton Solihull B92 8DF
Rear extension.
2016
Approved
83 Castle Lane Olton Solihull B92 8DE
First floor side extension & roof alterations, two and single storey rear extension.
2016
Refused
54 Castle Lane Olton Solihull B92 8DF
First floor side and rear extension.
2016
Approved
50 Greyfort Crescent Olton Solihull B92 8DW
Single storey side and rear extension.
Solihull
Planning Authority Score
5.1/10
Average
#142 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
Solihull ranks #168 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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Solihull decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
94%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #44 of 292
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #83 of 292
62%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #168 of 292
44%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #176 of 292
88%
Minor dwellings approved
57 decided (1-9 homes)
88%
Major dwellings approved
8 decided (10+ homes)
90%
Change of use approved
51 decided
1,185
Total decisions
70 refused in 2025