Frustrated neighbours opposed to Shell's latest bid to redevelop a Solihull petrol station are set to learn if it will get the go-ahead next week.

The oil and gas giant was previously defeated in their plans for the station in Warwick Road at the junction with Wadleys Road, after neighbours campaigned in 2024.

But Shell has now returned with revised plans which are set to go before Solihull planners next week.

The firm is proposing a partial redevelopment of the station including extension to the existing sales building, new car parking spaces, a new compound and landscaping – a revised scheme from the previously rejected application.

In a planning statement included in the application, which was submitted to Solihull Council last November, agents JMS Planning wrote: "Whilst the (previous) application was refused this reason related solely to the design of the sales building and impact on the street scene, and not the principle of the proposal.

"Design issues have been addressed in the current proposal.

"The site is an existing long established petrol filling station on the main route through Solihull and would benefit from modernisation, and has been subject to change and evolution to meet the needs of motorists since the 1940's.

"The principle of a sales building extension and new parking provision should be accepted. The proposal will bring a wide range of economic benefits.

"At present there is no formalised parking arrangements for the public using the site – these proposals will enable the provision of five spaces across the site.

"It is respectfully requested planning permission is forthcoming for this proposal."

But in a public consultation a number of objections were submitted including from councillors Peter Hogarth and Wazma Qais who represent Silhill where the petrol station is based.

Among the objections are:

• Risk of accidents
• Not a place to park and shop
• Purely a residential area
• Light pollution
• Over intensification of the site

In a report ahead of the meeting council officers write: "The proposal represents an appropriate form of development that will enhance the character and appearance of the area.

"There will also be no undue harm to highway safety, the landscape character of the area, or the ecological implications of the site.

"The application is therefore recommended for approval."

Solihull Council's planning committee will make the final decision at its next meeting being held on April 15.