Introduction
A development shaped by local priorities
Welcome to the consultation for Richborough’s proposals for new homes in Knowle. The proposed site is located immediately east of Knowle on the north side of Kenilworth Road, adjacent to Knowle Primary Academy.
The plans will help to respond to local housing need. With Solihull currently having a housing land shortfall and needing to deliver over 1,300 homes each year to meet housing requirements, there is a clear need for more homes of all types including family, affordable and later living accommodation.
These proposals will help to meet that need, while also delivering benefits for existing residents of Knowle in the form of new public green spaces, enhanced biodiversity and dedicated parking facilities for the community. The plans will also deliver a range of investment in local infrastructure such as education, healthcare, and roads.
On Wednesday 21 January 2026 we held an online briefing with representatives from Richborough. You can watch a recording of the session below:
Site location
Site boundary
Knowle Church of England Primary School
Timeline
How will the project move forward?
Timeline is subject to change due to planning and consultation.
January 2026
Consultation with the community commences.
March 2026
Anticipated submission of an outline planning application for consideration by Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council.
Autumn/Winter 2026
Anticipated determination of the proposals by Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council.
2027 onwards
If outline permission is approved, detailed designs for the development will be brought forward through a reserved matters application.