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21 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Balsall · updated daily · Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

Planning in Balsall

Approved
88%
69 of 74 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Balsall in the last 24 months, from Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Balsall

Postcode districts

CV7 283 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

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About Balsall

Balsall Common is a prominent village located within the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull in the West Midlands. Positioned 5 miles northwest of Kenilworth and 7 miles from both central Coventry and Solihull, it lies 14 miles southeast of Birmingham, making it a strategically situated area for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,305 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Solihull district.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Balsall area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Balsall a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Balsall has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Balsall planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Balsall, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 93 planning applications were submitted near Balsall. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (19), discharge of conditions (13), outline applications (11). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Balsall?
In the last 24 months, 93 planning applications were submitted near Balsall. The approval rate is 88%.
How long do planning decisions take near Balsall?
The average planning decision time near Balsall is 75 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Balsall?
The planning approval rate near Balsall is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Balsall?
The most common type of planning application near Balsall is full planning applications, with 19 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Balsall?
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