Updated 8 October 2026 · 118 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Solihull
Access construction leads in Solihull by tracking newly submitted planning applications. See which homeowners and developers across the borough are preparing extensions, loft conversions, and new builds, and get in touch before they begin shortlisting builders.
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Data sourced from Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
118
New Leads (30 Days)
£162,712
Average Project Value
46
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Solihull
Solihull's construction market spans two very different worlds. The UK Central Hub, a 1,300-hectare area around Junction 6 of the M42 that includes Birmingham Airport, the NEC, and Jaguar Land Rover, is home to Arden Cross, a 346-acre development built around the new HS2 Interchange station, the first railway station in the world to achieve BREEAM Outstanding certification. Arden Cross alone is planned to deliver thousands of new homes alongside major commercial space. Away from that growth corridor, Solihull town centre and its surrounding residential areas, including Dorridge, Knowle, and Shirley, are among the most affluent parts of the West Midlands, with substantial detached housing generating higher-spec extension and refurbishment work.
Project Type Breakdown
Here's a breakdown of the most common types of construction projects in Solihull over the past 30 days.
In Solihull, Extensions are the most common project type, appearing in 93 of the 118 leads tracked in the last 30 days, with Porches also showing consistent demand alongside Garden Rooms. Projects can fall into more than one category, so these figures don't need to add up to the total.
Most Active Architects and Planning Consultants in Solihull
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Solihull, based on recent planning records.
- 1CROSS AND CRAIG ASSOCIATES
- 2The Little Architecture Company
- 3Brophy Riaz and Partners Limited
- 4Architecture & Interior Design Ltd
- 5Alps Architectural Services
- 6AG Architecture Ltd
- 7Iain Denton Ltd
- 8bloc architecture ltd
- 9KAD Designs (Midlands) LTD
- 10MacDougall Architecture Limited
Project Value Insights
Understanding typical project values in Solihull helps you prioritise the most profitable leads and manage your workload effectively. These ranges are a general guide to the scale of work involved. Individual project costs vary by design, specification, and site conditions.
- £25k-£50kSmall extensions, porches, and internal alterations
- £50k-£100kRear extensions and loft conversions
- £100k-£250kLarge extensions and full property refurbishments
- £250k+New builds and high-end residential projects
Higher-value projects are especially common in Dorridge and Knowle, where larger properties and more extensive upgrades are the norm.
Recent Planning Applications in Solihull
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrap-Around Extension | Metropolitan Borough of Solihull | £50k–£100k | Ground floor side and rear extension. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | Metropolitan Borough of Solihull | £250k–£1m | Single storey rear and front extension with first floor side and rear extension. | Withdrawn |
| Rear Extension | 165 Dorridge Road Dorridge Solihull B93 8BN | £100k–£250k | Variation of condition for replacement dwelling including two rear dormers and garage alterations. | Approved |
| Extension | 84 Hobs Moat Road Elmdon Solihull B92 8PF | £50k–£100k | Conversion and extension of garage to form a dwelling house. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | 119 Summerfield Road Solihull B92 8PZ | £100k–£250k | Two storey side and rear extension along with single storey front and rear extensions. | Approved |
Wrap-Around Extension
Metropolitan Borough of Solihull
Ground floor side and rear extension.
Wrap-Around Extension
Metropolitan Borough of Solihull
Single storey rear and front extension with first floor side and rear extension.
Rear Extension
165 Dorridge Road Dorridge Solihull B93 8BN
Variation of condition for replacement dwelling including two rear dormers and garage alterations.
Extension
84 Hobs Moat Road Elmdon Solihull B92 8PF
Conversion and extension of garage to form a dwelling house.
Wrap-Around Extension
119 Summerfield Road Solihull B92 8PZ
Two storey side and rear extension along with single storey front and rear extensions.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | 111 Coleshill Road Marston Green Solihull B37 7HT | £100k–£250k | Proposal for two storey and single storey side/rear extensions, front porch, and loft conversion alterations. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 23 Water Orton Road Castle Bromwich Solihull B36 9ER | £100k–£250k | Two storey extension to side of dwelling and loft conversion. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 18 Browns Coppice Avenue Solihull B91 1PL | £100k–£250k | Single storey side and rear extension with loft conversion and new vehicle access. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 16 Greswolde Road Olton Solihull B91 1DZ | £250k–£1m | Two storey side and rear extension, single storey rear extension and loft conversion. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | Metropolitan Borough of Solihull | £250k–£1m | First floor side extension, single storey rear extension, and loft conversion with rear dormer. | Approved |
Loft Conversion
111 Coleshill Road Marston Green Solihull B37 7HT
Proposal for two storey and single storey side/rear extensions, front porch, and loft conversion alterations.
Loft Conversion
23 Water Orton Road Castle Bromwich Solihull B36 9ER
Two storey extension to side of dwelling and loft conversion.
Loft Conversion
18 Browns Coppice Avenue Solihull B91 1PL
Single storey side and rear extension with loft conversion and new vehicle access.
Loft Conversion
16 Greswolde Road Olton Solihull B91 1DZ
Two storey side and rear extension, single storey rear extension and loft conversion.
Loft Conversion
Metropolitan Borough of Solihull
First floor side extension, single storey rear extension, and loft conversion with rear dormer.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Room | Metropolitan Borough of Solihull | £25k–£50k | Proposal to erect an outbuilding in the rear garden. | Approved |
| Garden Room | 5 Amington Road Shirley Solihull B90 2RF | Under £25k | Change of use from existing garden room to hairdressing salon. | Approved |
| New Build | Land To Rear Of Bentley Heath Cottages Tilehouse Green Lane Knowle Solihull | £250k–£1m | Discharge of conditions related to habitat management, lighting strategy, ecological enhancement, and construction management for residential development. | Approved |
| Garden Room | Tahchee 14 The Grove Hampton In Arden Solihull B92 0HD | £25k–£50k | Single storey detached garden room/gym/games room/office. | Refused |
| Porch | 2 Oaken Drive Solihull B91 1RJ | £25k–£50k | Provision of entrance porch and internal alterations to form larger study. | Approved |
Garden Room
Metropolitan Borough of Solihull
Proposal to erect an outbuilding in the rear garden.
Garden Room
5 Amington Road Shirley Solihull B90 2RF
Change of use from existing garden room to hairdressing salon.
New Build
Land To Rear Of Bentley Heath Cottages Tilehouse Green Lane Knowle Solihull
Discharge of conditions related to habitat management, lighting strategy, ecological enhancement, and construction management for residential development.
Garden Room
Tahchee 14 The Grove Hampton In Arden Solihull B92 0HD
Single storey detached garden room/gym/games room/office.
Porch
2 Oaken Drive Solihull B91 1RJ
Provision of entrance porch and internal alterations to form larger study.
Data sourced from Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of recent construction opportunities across Solihull.
Ground floor side & rear extension.
£50k–£100kMetropolitan Borough of Solihull
Ground floor side and rear extension.
Erect outbuilding at the rear of the garden/amenity.
£25k–£50kMetropolitan Borough of Solihull
Proposal to erect an outbuilding in the rear garden.
Single storey rear & front extension and first floor side & rear extension, including hip-to-gable alteration on existing bay window roof. Existing facing brick to be replaced with Wienerberger Whitby red multi rustica.
£250k–£1mMetropolitan Borough of Solihull
Single storey rear and front extension with first floor side and rear extension.
Two storey side/rear extensions, single storey side/rear extensions, front porch, new render fenestration changes and alterations to main roof for loft conversion.
£100k–£250k111 Coleshill Road Marston Green Solihull B37 7HT
Proposal for two storey and single storey side/rear extensions, front porch, and loft conversion alterations.
Examples of projects at an early stage before wider competition builds.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Status in Solihull
43%
Approved
50%
Pending
7%
Refused
In Solihull, 43% of planning applications are approved, 50% are still pending, and 7% are refused. Pending applications can give builders an opportunity to make contact while projects are still at an early stage.
Earlier contact usually means less competition.
Based on planning applications submitted over the last 30 days.
Planning Approval Times in Solihull
Among applications tracked by BuildAlert in Solihull, the median time from submission to decision is 6 weeks. Smaller projects like extensions tend to be approved more quickly, while larger developments can take longer.
Based on approved applications with recorded decision dates over the last 3 months.
Domestic vs Commercial Projects in Solihull
In Solihull, the vast majority (94%) of planning applications are domestic projects such as extensions and loft conversions. Commercial developments make up a smaller portion but can offer higher-value opportunities for larger contractors.
Demand for Building Work in Solihull
Arden Cross and the wider UK Central Hub are set to become Solihull's dominant new-build story for years to come, bringing sustained groundworks and finishing trade work as the site is built out around the new HS2 Interchange station. Away from that growth corridor, Solihull's affluent residential areas, Dorridge, Knowle, and Shirley among them, support some of the West Midlands' highest-spec extension and refurbishment work, reflecting substantial detached housing and strong household budgets.
How to Win Jobs in Solihull
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