Proposals to build four 'bespoke' homes on farmland in Shirley have been lodged with planners.
A.J. Upton Development Ltd wants to build the five and four-bedroom homes, with private gardens and double garages, on land at Birchy Farm in Birchy Leasowes Lane.
A planning statement included with the application said: "The site lies adjacent to the existing Birchy Farm property and Birchy Barns.
"The surrounding area is residential in character, comprising a variety of dwellings.
"The proposal site sits directly adjacent to the proposed Solihull Local Plan allocation known as 'Blythe 1', which is the subject of a live outline application for up to 450 homes."
A design and access statement, written by planning agents Thurston King Architects, said: "The design has been carefully developed to respond sensitively to the existing local character and surrounding context.
"In line with Solihull Council's guidance, careful attention has been given to ensuring adequate privacy and avoiding overlooking of neighbouring properties through appropriate window placement and the use of screening where necessary.
"The mix of homes responds well to local housing needs and contributes positively to the borough's housing strategy."
Also included with the application was a potential layout of the homes.
In recent months the Local Democracy Reporting Service has reported on a number of planning applications submitted to the authority to build new homes in the borough.
In July deputy leader of Solihull Council, Coun Ian Courts said: "We are under siege in this borough from developers, from the government telling us we have to do thousands more (building of homes)."
A consultation is under way with a closing date for submissions of October 3.
To view the plans and submit a comment search for application PL/2025/01575/PPFL at
