Cheswick Green, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cheswick Green, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
About Cheswick Green
Cheswick Green is a village and civil parish in the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, West Midlands, situated about 3 miles southwest of Solihull town centre. With a population of 2,741 as of the 2021 census, it encompasses the hamlet of Illshaw Heath and shares borders with Dickens Heath and Monkspath to the north, and Earlswood and Warings Green to the south. This quaint community presents various planning opportunities due to its strategic location and surrounding developments.
Population: 3,497 (2021)
District: Solihull
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Area Information
- Admin district: Solihull
- Parliamentary constituency: Solihull West and Shirley
- LSOA: Solihull 023D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cheswick Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cheswick Green.
- 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 Cheswick Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Cheswick Green.
- PL/2026/00793/MINFHO - 1 Briarwood Close Cheswick Green Solihull B90 4HT
First floor extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-04-23 - - 5 Coppice Close Cheswick Green Solihull B90 4HX
Certificate of lawful development for proposed lantern roof light and new windows to ground floor kitchen side elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 252 Creynolds Lane Cheswick Green Solihull B90 4ET
Variation of condition No.3 following planning approval PL/2025/00583/MINFHO dated 5.6.2025 for Construction of a new roof, second storey rear extension, single storey side extension and reconfigurati
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 62 Cheswick Way Cheswick Green Solihull B90 4HF
Single storey side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 5 Badger Close Cheswick Green Solihull B90 4HR
Single car garage to rear garden.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 2 Cheswick Way Cheswick Green Solihull B90 4EX
Addition of railings and gate to front of property. Replacement of tile hanging to front and side (South east) elevations with vertical timber cladding.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2025-01-21
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A brief summary of Cheswick Green in West Midlands
Cheswick Green is a village and civil parish in the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, West Midlands, situated about 3 miles southwest of Solihull town centre. With a population of 2,741 as of the 2021 census, it encompasses the hamlet of Illshaw Heath and shares borders with Dickens Heath and Monkspath to the north, and Earlswood and Warings Green to the south. This quaint community presents various planning opportunities due to its strategic location and surrounding developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,497 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Solihull district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Cheswick Green a particularly low-crime area.
Cheswick Green 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 Cheswick Green includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Blythe SSSI. 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, Cheswick Green 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 Cheswick Green
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Cheswick Green. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Cheswick Green may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Cheswick Green slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Cheswick Green were full planning applications (7), tree works (4), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.