Balsall, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Balsall, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
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.
Population: 6,305 (2021)
District: Solihull
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £223,518 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Solihull
- Parliamentary constituency: Meriden and Solihull East
- LSOA: Solihull 017C
Crime Statistics
32 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- shoplifting: 8
- violent-crime: 7
- vehicle-crime: 6
- other-theft: 4
- anti-social-behaviour: 2
- public-order: 2
- burglary: 1
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
- other-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Balsall.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Balsall.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Balsall based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Balsall.
- PL/2026/00683/MINFHO - 83 Station Road Balsall Common Solihull CV7 7FN
Two storey side extension to existing dwelling, with associated internal remodelling, roof alterations, and amendments to front, side and rear elevations including new and replacement windows and door
Status: Undecided | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-04-17 - - 83 Station Road Balsall Common Solihull CV7 7FN
Two storey side extension to existing dwelling, with associated internal remodelling, roof alterations, and amendments to front, side and rear elevations including new and replacement windows and door
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 21 Speedwell Drive Balsall Common Solihull CV7 7AU
Reduce cherry tree T1 by circa 30% of canopy size to rebalance, remove head weight on main leader by 50% and shorten fissured stem by 50%, then reduce remainder to form new canopy outlines balanced ba
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - Holly Hill Holly Lane Balsall Common Solihull CV7 7EA
Installation of a ground mounted solar photovoltaic array and associated infrastructure.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Greenfield Holly Lane Balsall Common Solihull CV7 7EA
Discharge condition Nos. 9 (Construction Environmental Management Plan), 10 (BNG) and 11 (Levels) following planning approval PL/2024/02382/PPFL dated 08.10.2025 for Erection of replacement dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 7 Burberry Grove Balsall Common Solihull CV7 7RB
Part demolition of conservatory and erection of side single storey extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Holly Hill Holly Lane Balsall Common Solihull CV7 7EA
Two storey rear extension, replacement of existing rear bay window and balcony. Recladding of two primary gables and alterations to the appearance of the external facade throughout, including the repl
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Holly Hill Holly Lane Balsall Common Solihull CV7 7EA
Certificate of lawful development for proposed development of a tennis court (permeable surface to be constructed) and two single storey detached outbuildings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Greenfield Holly Lane Balsall Common Solihull CV7 7EA
Discharge condition No. 8 (Part A) (Written Scheme of Investigation) following planning approval PL/2024/02382/PPFL dated 08.10.2025 for Erection of replacement dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Solihull | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 6 Asbury Road Balsall Common Solihull CV7 7QN
Conversion of double garage to form ancillary living accommodation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - Apartment 1 550 Kenilworth Road Balsall Common Solihull CV7 7DQ
Discharge condition No. 2 following planning approval PL/2024/02577/TPO.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Solihull | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - 9 Priors Close Balsall Common Solihull CV7 7FJ
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2025-06-30
View full details - - Knights Court Apartments 550 Kenilworth Road Balsall Common Solihull CV7 7DQ
Remove T1, T2 and T3 (Douglas fir trees), overhanging the garden of 552D Kenilworth Road and protected by TPO/00852.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Solihull | Date: 2024-10-30
View full details - - 7 Burleigh Close Balsall Commong Solihull CV7 7NZ
Two storey rear extension, single storey side extension and new porch with pitched roof over garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2024-01-25
View full details - - 68 Needlers End Lane Balsall Common Solihull CV7 7AB
Two storey and single storey rear extensions, new canopy entrance porch to front, and installation of partial white silicone render finish (Resubmission of PL/2022/01311/MINFHO).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2023-05-17
View full details - - 7 Asbury Road Balsall Common Solihull CV7 7QN
Single storey side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2023-03-21
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A brief summary of Balsall in West Midlands
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.
Property prices in Balsall show an average sale price of £223,518, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Balsall area recorded 32 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Balsall has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Balsall includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Balsall
In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Balsall. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Balsall.
The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Balsall were full planning applications (15), outline applications (7), tree works (4). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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Related Planning Guides
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