How long do planning decisions take near Cobley Hill?

The average planning decision time near Cobley Hill is 56 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 Cobley Hill?

The planning approval rate near Cobley Hill is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Cobley Hill?

The most common type of planning application near Cobley Hill is outline applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Cobley Hill?

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Cobley Hill, Worcestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Cobley Hill, Worcestershire.

Worcestershire · England · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: Bromsgrove
Parliamentary constituency: Bromsgrove
LSOA: Bromsgrove 009B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Cobley Hill.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cobley Hill.

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 Cobley Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Cobley Hill.

- Cobley Hill Farm Cobley Hill Alvechurch Worcestershire B48 7DE
Proposed change of use of building R at Cobley Hill Farm to 6 dwelling houses
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2025-03-28
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- Cobley Hill Farm Cobley Hill Alvechurch Worcestershire B48 7DE
Demolition of agricultural buildings, erection of 3 new dwellinghouses and garages, change of use of existing agricultural buildings and commercial workshop to 6 dwelling houses, access modification a
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2024-03-20
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A brief summary of Cobley Hill in Worcestershire

Cobley Hill is a settlement located in Worcestershire, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Cobley Hill a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Cobley Hill includes 8 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 Cobley Hill

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Cobley Hill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Cobley Hill may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

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 Cobley Hill were outline applications (1), amendments (1).

5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (40% success rate).

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