An applicant is trying again to turn a seven bed family house into a children's home after initial applications were ruled unlawful.

As the Local Democracy Reporting Service has previously reported, applicant New Focus Child Care Limited wants to convert a residential home in Grange Road, Olton, into a care home for children.

The applicant previously applied for a certificate of lawful development for the proposed change which, if granted, meant it did not need planning permission to make the change.

But in January Solihull planners refused permission for a care home for five children and, in June, planners refused a follow up application for four children.

On both occasions Mark Andrews, the council's head of planning, design and engagement services, issued decision notices informing the applicant the proposed change of use would constitute a material change which required applying for full planning permission.

Solihull Council's website is now showing the applicant did this and applied for permission on July 29.

Few details are included in the initial application but it does say New Focus Child Care Limited has applied for a care home for four children aged eight to 17-years-old cared for by five staff.

And a parking statement, included in the application adds: "The detached property benefits from substantial on-site parking suitable for approximately eight to nine vehicles.

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"This is sufficient to accommodate the maximum of five staff vehicles, the home's vehicle and planned professional visitors without reliance on on-street parking.

"Staff shift handovers will be staggered so that the maximum staffing level is not exceeded, neighbouring access remains clear and unnecessary late-night vehicle movements are avoided."

Neighbours can have their say in a consultation which is now underway with a closing date for submissions of September 1.

To view the plans and submit a comment search for application PL/2026/01412/PPFL at https://publicaccess.solihull.gov.uk/online-applications.