Bentley Heath, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bentley Heath, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bentley Heath are administered by Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bentley Heath
Bentley Heath is a quaint village located in the Solihull Borough of the West Midlands, situated around 3 miles southeast of Solihull town centre. This area offers a mix of residential and rural environments, making it a notable location for planning applications in the region. The population data, as recorded in the 2011 census, is available through the local authority, providing valuable insights for developers and planners.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £394,840 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Solihull
- Parliamentary constituency: Meriden and Solihull East
- LSOA: Solihull 026C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bentley Heath.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bentley Heath.
- 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 Bentley Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
32 planning applications found near Bentley Heath.
- - 2 Enderby Close Bentley Heath Solihull B93 8LW
Non-material amendment following planning approval PL/2024/01032/MINFHO dated 17.7.2024 for Garage conversion and relocation of car parking spaces. Namely: car parking spaces were incorrectly allocate
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - PL/2026/00790/TPO - 21 Althorpe Drive Dorridge Solihull B93 8SG
Lateral limb reductions to 5 No. branches, as identified within annotated photographs. Crown Reduction of 2m and removal of deadwood.
Status: Undecided | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-04-23 - - 95 Mill Lane Bentley Heath Solihull B93 8NN
Side and front ground floor extension and rear dormer.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 47 Manor Road Dorridge Solihull B93 8DZ
Single storey side and front extensions, revisions to layout.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 3 Redhouse Close Bentley Heath Solihull B93 8AR
Demolition of existing rear sunroom and side garage and construction of front porch extension and rear single storey extension to form an improved living space of equivalent footprint to the demolishe
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 161 Mill Lane Bentley Heath Solihull B93 8NY
Crown reduce by 1.5 metres back to previous pruning points. Remove epicormic growth of the main stem on 1 No. oak tree (T1) in front garden (TPO/00204).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 28 Rodborough Road Dorridge Solihull B93 8EF
Remove large dead limb covered in black spongy fungus and smaller limb with decay, on oak tree.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 106 Hanbury Road Dorridge Solihull B93 8DL
Variation of Condition 1 of planning permission dated 18/05/2022 reference PL/2022/00518/MINFHO for a single storey front and rear extensions, first floor rear extension and loft extension and convers
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 84 Hanbury Road Dorridge Solihull B93 8DL
Side extension of one and two storeys, with the existing garage linked at the rear and converted into a study.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-01-24
View full details - - 84 Poplar Road Dorridge Solihull B93 8DG
Ground floor rear extension and first floor side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 103 Hanbury Road Dorridge Solihull B93 8DL
Alterations to roof to form a loft conversion with dormers and single storey rear extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2025-11-25
View full details - - 64 Glendon Way Dorridge Solihull B93 8SY
T1 Oak tree and T2 Oak tree - Crown reduction to previous pruning points (not topping), removal of crossing/weak branches if found, removal of deadwood where required. Both matching the same height, c
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Solihull | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - 100 Mill Lane Bentley Heath Solihull B93 8NZ
Two storey extension to the side of the house comprising bedroom, dressing area and en suite. single storey extension to provide a lobby at ground floor. Single storey rear extension to form a living/
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2025-10-19
View full details - - 1 Hanbury Road Dorridge Solihull B93 8DW
Single storey porch extension and fenestration changes (new rendering, new roof lights and fenestration changes to rear elevation).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - 9 Hartington Close Dorridge Solihull B93 8SU
T1 Oak tree to be reduced by 10-12 feet overall and a 15% thin out and dead wood.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Solihull | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - 4 Rodborough Road Dorridge Solihull B93 8ED
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2025-09-18
View full details - - 6 Greytree Crescent Dorridge Solihull B93 8SL
Canopy reduction of approximately 16m tall ash tree 73335, where overhanging rear garden. Pollard to 6-7m approximately 16m tall ash tree 77640.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Solihull | Date: 2025-09-04
View full details - - 14 Glendon Way Dorridge Solihull B93 8SY
Reduce canopy overhang by 15% on 2 No. oak trees - T39 and T40 within TPO/00097.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Solihull | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - 9 Boningale Way Dorridge Solihull B93 8SF
T2 Common oak tree - Reduction in crown spread by 1 linear metre on the north quadrant, Reduction in crown spread by 1.5 linear metres on the east quadrant, Reduction in crown spread by 3-4 linear met
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Solihull | Date: 2025-06-01
View full details - - 31 Hurst Green Road Bentley Heath Solihull B93 8AF
Certificate oif lawful development for proposed 3m single storey rear extension, garage conversion and removal of internal wall.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Solihull | Date: 2025-06-01
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A brief summary of Bentley Heath in West Midlands
Bentley Heath is a quaint village located in the Solihull Borough of the West Midlands, situated around 3 miles southeast of Solihull town centre. This area offers a mix of residential and rural environments, making it a notable location for planning applications in the region. The population data, as recorded in the 2011 census, is available through the local authority, providing valuable insights for developers and planners.
Property prices in Bentley Heath show an average sale price of £394,840, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bentley Heath a particularly low-crime area.
Bentley Heath 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 Bentley Heath includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Blythe SSSI; 6 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bentley Heath 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.
Planning Activity in Bentley Heath
In the last 24 months, 79 planning applications were submitted near Bentley Heath. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bentley Heath may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 77 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 Bentley Heath were full planning applications (45), tree works (16), discharge of conditions (8). Full planning applications account for 57% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 43 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 33 applications
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