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Planning in Cheswick Green

Approved
92%
33 of 36 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

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

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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,497 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Solihull district.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Cheswick Green area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Cheswick Green a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Cheswick Green has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Cheswick Green, 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, 40 planning applications were submitted near Cheswick Green. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (18), tree works (7), outline applications (4).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Cheswick Green?
In the last 24 months, 40 planning applications were submitted near Cheswick Green. The approval rate is 92%.
How long do planning decisions take near Cheswick Green?
The average planning decision time near Cheswick Green is 73 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 Cheswick Green?
The planning approval rate near Cheswick Green is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Cheswick Green?
The most common type of planning application near Cheswick Green is full planning applications, with 18 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Cheswick Green?
You can search and track planning applications near Cheswick Green on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.