About Planning in Barston Community.
Although the final decisions about planning applications and enforcement are made by Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council's professional town planning officers, parish councillors represent the community and are statutory consultees in the process. Barston's Planning Committee carries some weight in consultations. The committee is Chaired by Cllr. Robert Cookes and comprises as a minimum, an additional 2 of the 5 remaining parish councillors. Councillor's judgements and decisions are guided an adopted Community Character Assessment. Meetings are advertised on this website and noticeboards at least 3 days in advance and are open to the public. Parishioners may speak in support of, or against any application being considered on a published agenda for a maximum of 5 minutes by advanced arrangement with the clerk. Parishioners can make more limited comments at the Chairs invitation during a public forum featured on all agendas. Subsequently, agendas and minutes are published on this website.
Consultation Closed
12th November 2025
Bickenhill Resident's Ass Documents
Barston Planning Committee letter of objection
Barston Planning Committee Minutes 10th November 2025
1 / Consultation PL2025/01926/PIP Henwood 9 House Development 10/11/25
https://publicaccess.solihull.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=T449O8OE05Z00
Consultation with The Parish on a Planning Matter That’s Been Agreed in PrincipleThe Parish Council notes that SMBC Planners have agreed in principle to the proposed to build 9 houses off Henwood Lane PL/2025/01926/PIPAn agreement in principle signifies that the overarching concept or direction of the proposal has been accepted, subject to further work on the detailed design, implementation arrangements, and conditions. It does not constitute final approval.
Purpose of the Consultation
The present consultation by Barston Parish Council is intended to inform the development of the proposal by seeking the views of the wider community on matters such as:
The practical design and delivery of the project
The identification and mitigation of local impacts (for example, traffic, landscape, and environmental effects)
The scope for community benefits or improvements associated with the proposal
Scope and Limitations
The decision to support the proposal in principle has already been taken and will not be revisited through this consultation. However, community and parish input remains important in shaping how the proposal is developed and in ensuring that local considerations are properly reflected in the final decision-making process.
Parish Council Position
The Parish Council believes that this plan is contrary to policies within Solihull's Plan . It will therefore discuss those conflicts and seek to ensure that the final decision is debated by Solihull's Planning Committee and not the case officer. It will represent local concerns in a constructive and evidence-based manner; and
work with the relevant authority to secure appropriate safeguards and community benefits.
A meeting (open to the public) of the Planning Committee will take place on Monday 10th November 2025 at 7pm at Barston Institute. Any member of the Barston, Eastcote and Henwood communities can speak and be heard during this meeting.