Four Ashes Golf Centre in Dorridge has submitted a new planning application to Solihull Council to convert a redundant putting green into a visitor car park. The proposal, lodged on August 14, includes a layout plan showing the old putting green, no longer in use, transformed into a parking area for 20 cars and four bicycles.
Details of the application
The application contains few details beyond the car park layout, but it indicates the new parking area will sit adjacent to the recently constructed padel courts. The golf club, based on Four Ashes Road, previously applied to build three padel courts last year. As the Local Democracy Reporting Service reported, Solihull planners approved those courts to allow visitors to play one of the fastest growing sports in the country.
The golf centre is a long-established business centred on a driving range built in the early 1980s. The facility also offers an 18-hole crazy golf course, a cafe/bar, and a golf shop.
Consultation and other live applications
The latest proposal has reached the consultation stage. Interested parties can comment by searching for application PL/2026/01506/PPFL at https://publicaccess.solihull.gov.uk/online-applications. The deadline for comments is September 15.
Meanwhile, Solihull Council is considering several other live planning applications, including:
- 193 Lyndon Road, Solihull: Single storey rear and front extension and first floor side and rear extension
- The Croft, Wootton Green Lane, Balsall Common: Certificate of lawful development for proposed placing of existing metal gate pillars with masonry
- 3-35 Tysoe Close, Hockley Heath: T1 Oak Tree - Reduce height to 17m
- 211 Elmdon Lane, Marston Green: Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of five apartments
- Land Adjacent To 2 Parkfield Drive, Castle Bromwich: New commercial shop at ground floor level and a two-bedroom flat at first floor level
- 43 Elmfield Road, Castle Bromwich: Two storey side and rear extension with a single storey rear extension
- 64 Woodchester Road, Dorridge, Solihull: Partial conversion of garage to study/playroom
- Birchy House, 102 Birchy Close, Dickens Heath: T1 Oak and T2 Oak - fell and remove
Residents can view all planning applications in their area via the Public Notices Portal.
