Dickens Heath, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Dickens Heath, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
About Dickens Heath
Dickens Heath is a contemporary village and civil parish located in the borough of Solihull, West Midlands, and historic Warwickshire. It includes the older hamlet of Whitlocks End and was formerly part of Hockley Heath parish. The area is bordered by Cheswick Green and Tidbury Green to the north, and Major's Green in Worcestershire to the south, making it a vital point for planning applications in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £401,612 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Solihull
- Parliamentary constituency: Solihull West and Shirley
- LSOA: Solihull 029A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Dickens Heath.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dickens 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 Dickens Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Dickens Heath.
- PL/2026/00786/MINFHO - 54 Birchy Close Dickens Heath Solihull B90 1QL
Entrance porch extension, incorporating a gable end at the front, incorporating flat roof dormers and a single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-04-22 - PL/2026/00766/CLOPUD - Priorsgate 100 Birchy Close Dickens Heath Solihull B90 1QL
Certificate of lawful development for proposed relocation of driveway access to unadopted road and erection of 1m tall timber fence along the boundary with the road. Enlargement of hardstanding drivew
Status: Undecided | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-04-21 - PL/2026/00759/PPOL - Land Off Tilehouse Lane Tidbury Green Solihull B90 1PX
Outline planning application for up to 190 residential dwellings, (Use Class C3) (all matters reserved except for access), with access taken off Tilehouse Lane, public open space and associated infras
Status: Undecided | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-04-20 - PL/2026/00585/CLOPUD - 3 Six Acre Drive Dickens Heath Solihull B90 1FY
Certificate of lawful development for a proposed single storey rear extension to form a bedroom.
Status: Approved | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-04-16 - - 174 Tilehouse Lane Tidbury Green Solihull B90 1PW
Erection of 3 No. new dwellings, revised access and new double garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 174 Tilehouse Lane Tidbury Green Solihull B90 1PW
Discharge condition Nos. 3- Materials and 9- Levels following planning approval PL/2025/00523/PPFL- Demolish existing bungalow and remove existing pond. New construction on the site, single storey wit
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Birchy Farm 57 Birchy Leasowes Lane Tidbury Green Solihull B90 1PU
Erection of 4 new dwellings and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2025-08-17
View full details - - Priorsgate 100 Birchy Close Dickens Heath Solihull B90 1QL
Prior notification for a ground floor rear extension measuring 7.7m beyond the original rear wall, at a maximum height of 4m, and measuring 3m at the eaves.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Solihull | Date: 2025-02-28
View full details - - 77 Birchy Close Dickens Heath Solihull B90 1QL
Fell 4 x Oak trees (T09, T16, T17 & T18). Fell 2 x Silver Birch trees (T13 & T20). Fell 2 x Rowan trees (T8 & T10). Fell 2 x Aspen trees (T01 & T11). Remove Deadwood and Crown Lift to 3.5 m 2 x Oak tr
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: Solihull | Date: 2024-06-21
View full details - - 398 Tilehouse Lane Tidbury Green Solihull B90 1PX
Two storey rear & side extensions, projecting 6m from rear of existing buiding with internal reconfiguration and seperate annex building including double garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2024-04-20
View full details - - 172 Tilehouse Lane Tidbury Green Solihull B90 1PW
Demolition of Nos. 172 and 174 Tilehouse Lane and erection of three detached dwellings - Revised application.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2023-10-14
View full details - - 274 Dickens Heath Road Dickens Heath Solihull B90 1QN
Two storey side extensions and the extension of the front of the property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2023-08-17
View full details - - Land Rear Of 39 To 43 Birchy Close Dickens Heath Solihull
Erect 6 No. dormer bungalows with 3 No. garages access road and landscaping on parts of gardens to 39-43 Birchy Close.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2023-05-17
View full details - - Priorsgate 100 Birchy Close Dickens Heath Solihull B90 1QL
Fell trees 1-16 (T1-T16) to reinstate lawn area and replant 25 new trees across rear woodland from line on site plan 1 after T16. Fell: T1. Liquid amber T2. Himalayan birch T3. H, Birch T4. Birch T5.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Solihull | Date: 2023-04-27
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A brief summary of Dickens Heath in West Midlands
Dickens Heath is a contemporary village and civil parish located in the borough of Solihull, West Midlands, and historic Warwickshire. It includes the older hamlet of Whitlocks End and was formerly part of Hockley Heath parish. The area is bordered by Cheswick Green and Tidbury Green to the north, and Major's Green in Worcestershire to the south, making it a vital point for planning applications in the region.
Property prices in Dickens Heath show an average sale price of £401,612, 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 Dickens Heath a particularly low-crime area.
Dickens 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 Dickens Heath includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Berry Mound Pastures SSSI; 7 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, Dickens 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 Dickens Heath
In the last 24 months, 35 planning applications were submitted near Dickens Heath. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Dickens Heath maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 86 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Dickens Heath were full planning applications (12), discharge of conditions (10), tree works (4). Full planning applications account for 34% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Whitlock's End planning applications
- Rumbush planning applications
- Major's Green planning applications
- Trueman's Heath planning applications
- Tidbury Green planning applications
- Three Maypoles planning applications
- Shirley Heath planning applications
- Hasluck's Green planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.