Updated 23 October 2026 · 101 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.
101
New Leads (30 Days)
£137,005
Average Project Value
32
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 76 of the 101 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
- 4Alps Architectural Services
- 5Architecture & Interior Design Ltd
- 6bloc architecture ltd
- 7AG Architecture Ltd
- 8Iain Denton Ltd
- 9PAS
- 10KAD Designs (Midlands) LTD
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 | 27 Falstaff Road Shirley Solihull B90 2AF | £100k–£250k | Single storey rear and two storey side and rear extensions. | Approved |
| Extension | 145 Hampton Lane Solihull B91 2RS | £100k–£250k | External alterations and infill extensions to form a larger 4 bedroom family home. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | 60 St. Bernards Road Olton Solihull B92 7BA | £250k–£1m | Demolition of existing side additions and construction of three storey side and single storey rear extensions with alterations to the roof. | Approved |
| Double Storey Extension | 54 Avenue Road Dorridge Solihull B93 8JZ | £100k–£250k | First floor rear extension and single storey detached double garage to the front of the house. | Approved |
| Single Storey Front Extension | 33 Malcolm Road Shirley Solihull B90 2AH | £100k–£250k | Single storey rear extension and front alterations. | Approved |
Wrap-Around Extension
27 Falstaff Road Shirley Solihull B90 2AF
Single storey rear and two storey side and rear extensions.
Extension
145 Hampton Lane Solihull B91 2RS
External alterations and infill extensions to form a larger 4 bedroom family home.
Wrap-Around Extension
60 St. Bernards Road Olton Solihull B92 7BA
Demolition of existing side additions and construction of three storey side and single storey rear extensions with alterations to the roof.
Double Storey Extension
54 Avenue Road Dorridge Solihull B93 8JZ
First floor rear extension and single storey detached double garage to the front of the house.
Single Storey Front Extension
33 Malcolm Road Shirley Solihull B90 2AH
Single storey rear extension and front alterations.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | 3 The Crescent Shirley Solihull B90 2ES | £50k–£100k | Single-storey 3m rear extension replacing an existing utility and loft conversion with a rear dormer. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 19 Kemerton Way Monkspath Solihull B90 4XG | £50k–£100k | Retention of dormer loft extension and alterations to roof materials including replacement tiles to the main roof and approved front extension. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | Woodside Solihull Road Hampton In Arden Solihull B92 0ET | £100k–£250k | Two-storey rear extension, side extension, loft conversion and roof lift with overall roof height not exceeding existing. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 43 Grange Road Dorridge Solihull B93 8QS | £50k–£100k | Extension of existing loft including construction of a rear dormer with a balcony. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | 24 Naseby Road Solihull B91 2DR | £50k–£100k | Non-material amendment to retain small gable over bedroom, revise rear dormer windows, add pitched roof over garage and new storm porch, and omit side rooflights to an approved loft conversion. | Refused |
Loft Conversion
3 The Crescent Shirley Solihull B90 2ES
Single-storey 3m rear extension replacing an existing utility and loft conversion with a rear dormer.
Loft Conversion
19 Kemerton Way Monkspath Solihull B90 4XG
Retention of dormer loft extension and alterations to roof materials including replacement tiles to the main roof and approved front extension.
Loft Conversion
Woodside Solihull Road Hampton In Arden Solihull B92 0ET
Two-storey rear extension, side extension, loft conversion and roof lift with overall roof height not exceeding existing.
Loft Conversion
43 Grange Road Dorridge Solihull B93 8QS
Extension of existing loft including construction of a rear dormer with a balcony.
Loft Conversion
24 Naseby Road Solihull B91 2DR
Non-material amendment to retain small gable over bedroom, revise rear dormer windows, add pitched roof over garage and new storm porch, and omit side rooflights to an approved loft conversion.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garage Conversion | 28 Wasperton Close Castle Bromwich Solihull B36 9DZ | £50k–£100k | Change of use from single dwelling to children's home for up to 3 children, including garage conversion. | Approved |
| Garden Room | Cottage Farm Frog Lane Balsall Common Solihull CV7 7FP | £50k–£100k | Replacement of existing garaging and outbuildings with new facilities and associated external works. | Approved |
| Porch | Solihull | £25k–£50k | Demolition of existing porch and construction of a first floor with roof terrace and open porch. | Refused |
| 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 | 19 Micklehill Drive Shirley Solihull B90 2PU | Under £25k | Formation of a front porch. | Approved |
Garage Conversion
28 Wasperton Close Castle Bromwich Solihull B36 9DZ
Change of use from single dwelling to children's home for up to 3 children, including garage conversion.
Garden Room
Cottage Farm Frog Lane Balsall Common Solihull CV7 7FP
Replacement of existing garaging and outbuildings with new facilities and associated external works.
Porch
Solihull
Demolition of existing porch and construction of a first floor with roof terrace and open porch.
Garden Room
Tahchee 14 The Grove Hampton In Arden Solihull B92 0HD
Single storey detached garden room/gym/games room/office.
Porch
19 Micklehill Drive Shirley Solihull B90 2PU
Formation of a front porch.
Data sourced from Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of recent construction opportunities across Solihull.
Change of Use from single dwelling( C3) to children's home (C2) for up to 3 children, including garage conversion into a habitable room.
£50k–£100k28 Wasperton Close Castle Bromwich Solihull B36 9DZ
Change of use from single dwelling to children's home for up to 3 children, including garage conversion.
Take down existing single storey garaging & outbuildings, replace with new garaging, outbuilding and ancillary facilities (Hobby rooms and greenhouse) and associated external works.
£50k–£100kCottage Farm Frog Lane Balsall Common Solihull CV7 7FP
Replacement of existing garaging and outbuildings with new facilities and associated external works.
Demolition of existing porch, construct a first floor with roof terrace and open porch.
£25k–£50kSolihull
Demolition of existing porch and construction of a first floor with roof terrace and open porch.
Single storey rear and two storey side and rear extensions.
£100k–£250k27 Falstaff Road Shirley Solihull B90 2AF
Single storey rear and two storey side and rear extensions.
Examples of projects at an early stage before wider competition builds.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Status in Solihull
46%
Approved
46%
Pending
8%
Refused
In Solihull, 46% of planning applications are approved, 46% are still pending, and 8% 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 7 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.
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