Balsall Common, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Balsall Common, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
About Balsall Common
Balsall Common is a sizeable village located in the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, West Midlands. Positioned 5 miles northwest of Kenilworth and 7 miles west of central Coventry, it offers convenient access to key urban centres, lying just 7.5 miles east of Solihull and 14 miles southeast of Birmingham. This geographic location makes it a notable area for planning applications, given its proximity to both rural and urban environments.
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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: Coventry
- Parliamentary constituency: Coventry North West
- LSOA: Coventry 002A
Crime Statistics
30 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- shoplifting: 8
- violent-crime: 8
- other-theft: 4
- vehicle-crime: 4
- public-order: 2
- anti-social-behaviour: 1
- burglary: 1
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
- other-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Balsall Common.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Balsall Common.
- 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 Common based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Balsall Common.
- - 15 Wootton Green Lane Balsall Common Solihull CV7 7EZ
Variation of condition number 1 (Plans) following planning approval PL/2022/01664/MINFHO dated 1.12.2023 for Part two storey, part single storey rear extension with internal works, loft extension and
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Daycare Centre 10 Gorton Croft Balsall Common Solihull CV7 7UQ
Installation of new window openings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Daycare Centre 10 Gorton Croft Balsall Common Solihull CV7 7UQ
Prior notification for change of use to convert existing building into 3 No. new dwellings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 35 Wootton Green Lane Balsall Common Solihull CV7 7EZ
Certificate of lawful development for proposed garage and gym, extension of gravel permeable driveway.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 281 Kenilworth Road Balsall Common Solihull CV7 7EL
Single storey rear extension to replace existing dilapidated conservatory.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 177 Station Road Balsall Common Solihull CV7 7FG
Certificate of lawful development for proposed garage conversion to bedroom.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 175 Needlers End Lane Balsall Common Solihull CV7 7AA
Certificate of lawful development for the proposed demolition of existing extensions and erection of new single storey rear extension and internal alterations to form lounge, kitchen and boot room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Solihull | Date: 2025-05-02
View full details - - Land To The Rear Of 9 Birch Grove Balsall Common Solihull CV7 7RS
Fell damaged oak tree protected by TPO/00324.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Solihull | Date: 2024-04-25
View full details - - 3 Birch Grove Balsall Common Solihull CV7 7RS
Addition of a single storey glass room to the rear elevation of the property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2024-01-05
View full details - - Premier Inn Kenilworth Road Balsall Common Solihull CV7 7EX
Reduce Lateral Limbs on mixed species of trees located adjacent to the building, on the grounds of the PI Balsall Common (Bear NEC)(Whitbread UK) Kenilworth Road, Balsall Common, Berkswell, CV7 7EX in
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Solihull | Date: 2023-11-10
View full details - - Daycare Centre 10 Gorton Croft Balsall Common Solihull CV7 7UQ
Oak tree T3 - 5 to 6 metre crown Lift, 10% crown thin, remove deadwood and reduce by 2 metres lateral branches overhanging rear garden of 53 Ashley Way.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Solihull | Date: 2023-07-19
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A brief summary of Balsall Common in West Midlands
Balsall Common is a sizeable village located in the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, West Midlands. Positioned 5 miles northwest of Kenilworth and 7 miles west of central Coventry, it offers convenient access to key urban centres, lying just 7.5 miles east of Solihull and 14 miles southeast of Birmingham. This geographic location makes it a notable area for planning applications, given its proximity to both rural and urban environments.
Property prices in Balsall Common show an average sale price of £223,518, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Balsall Common area recorded 30 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 Common 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 Common includes 3 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 Common
In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Balsall Common. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Balsall Common.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Balsall Common were full planning applications (9), outline applications (8), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 25 smaller schemes were submitted.
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
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.