How long do planning decisions take near Fairfield (B61)?

The average planning decision time near Fairfield (B61) is 84 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 Fairfield (B61)?

The planning approval rate near Fairfield (B61) is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Fairfield (B61)?

The most common type of planning application near Fairfield (B61) is outline applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Fairfield (B61)?

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Fairfield (B61), Worcestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Fairfield (B61), Worcestershire.

Worcestershire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Fairfield (B61) are administered by Bromsgrove District Council. View the full Bromsgrove District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Fairfield (B61)

Fairfield is a village located in the Bromsgrove district of Worcestershire, England, and falls within the civil parish of Belbroughton. This quaint village offers a unique blend of rural charm and community atmosphere, making it an important area for local planning applications and development initiatives.

District: Belbroughton

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £320,087 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wychavon
Parliamentary constituency: Redditch
LSOA: Wychavon 001E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Fairfield (B61).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Fairfield (B61).

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 Fairfield (B61) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Fairfield (B61).

- 97 Stourbridge Road Fairfield Worcestershire B61 9LY
Rear dormer loft extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2023-06-22
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A brief summary of Fairfield (B61) in Worcestershire

Property prices in Fairfield (B61) show an average sale price of £320,087, 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 Fairfield (B61) a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Fairfield (B61) includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Feckenham Forest SSSI, Little Royal Farm Pastures SSSI; 2 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 Fairfield (B61)

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Fairfield (B61). Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 84 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Fairfield (B61) may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision period of 84 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Fairfield (B61) were outline applications (2).

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