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Planning in Chelmsley Wood

Approved
96%
25 of 26 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

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

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About Chelmsley Wood

Chelmsley Wood is a civil parish and town within the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, located approximately eight miles east of Birmingham city centre and five miles north of Solihull. Close to Birmingham Airport and the National Exhibition Centre, it serves as a strategic area for planning applications. As of the 2021 census, Chelmsley Wood had a population of 13,278, making it a key community in the West Midlands region. The settlement has a population of approximately 13,738 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Solihull district.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Chelmsley Wood 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 Chelmsley Wood, 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, 31 planning applications were submitted near Chelmsley Wood. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (3), amendments (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Chelmsley Wood?
In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Chelmsley Wood. The approval rate is 96%.
How long do planning decisions take near Chelmsley Wood?
The average planning decision time near Chelmsley Wood is 67 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 Chelmsley Wood?
The planning approval rate near Chelmsley Wood is 96%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Chelmsley Wood?
The most common type of planning application near Chelmsley Wood is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Chelmsley Wood?
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