A plan to convert a residential property in Shirley into a care home for children has been submitted to Solihull Council. The proposal, lodged by applicant Adele Lynch, concerns a house in Radbourne Road, Shirley, and aims to provide care for up to three children.
Proposed Layout and Staffing
According to the plans, the ground floor would feature two lounges, a kitchen and dining room, a recreation or games room, and an office. The first floor would include three bedrooms for children, two staff bedrooms, and two bathrooms. The application indicates that three full-time staff members would be employed, and the property would retain its existing four parking spaces.
The application was submitted to the authority on April 8, and no further details have been included. Neighbours and interested parties can submit their views during a consultation that has now opened. To view the plans and submit a comment, search for application PL/2026/00679/PPFL at https://publicaccess.solihull.gov.uk/online-applications. The closing date for submissions is May 13.
Other Planning Applications
Here is a selection of other live planning applications under consideration by Solihull Council:
- 34 Creynolds Lane, Cheswick Green: Addition of a first floor to an existing bungalow to create a two-storey dwelling, plus front and rear extensions.
- 611 Old Lode Lane, Elmdon: Ground floor front extension.
- 65 St. Bernards Road, Olton: Felling and removal of one redwood tree and one English oak tree.
- 43 Rodney Road, Elmdon: Erection of a single-storey side extension.
- 94 Olton Road, Shirley: Alterations and enlargement of an existing hipped roof dormer bungalow.
- 27 Burrow Hill Close, Castle Bromwich: Erection of a single-storey front extension.
- 37 Sandhills Crescent, Hillfield: Ground floor rear extension and internal alterations.
- 32–38 Lincoln Road, Olton: Demolition of an existing side building and construction of three new units comprising storage and office space.
- 11 Trustin Crescent, Solihull: Solar panel installation to the front elevation roof line.
- Jaguar Land Rover, Lode Lane: Erection of two BEV battery bunkers and associated infrastructure, plus relocation of a bus shelter.
For more local planning applications, visit the Public Notices Portal.
