Four Ashes, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Four Ashes, West Midlands.
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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: Meriden and Solihull East
- LSOA: Solihull 028F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Four Ashes.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Four Ashes.
- 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 Four Ashes based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Four Ashes.
- - 17 Pembridge Road Dorridge Solihull B93 8SA
Pergola in rear garden on patio.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 1 Denton Croft Dorridge Solihull B93 8SE
Oak tree (TPO/00097) cut climbing ivy and 3m crown reduction.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Solihull | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - Drum And Monkey 177 Four Ashes Road Dorridge Solihull B93 8ND
Erect timber pergola in existing beer garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - Hogarths Hotel Four Ashes Road Dorridge Solihull B93 8QE
Discharge condition No. 5 (LEMP) following planning approval PL/2021/01452/PPFL for extensions to provide additional hotel accommodation in connection with existing Hogarths Hotel.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Solihull | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - 61 Glendon Way Dorridge Solihull B93 8SY
Ground floor 3m mono pitch roof kitchen extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2023-09-08
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A brief summary of Four Ashes in West Midlands
Four Ashes is a settlement located in West Midlands, England.
Property prices in Four Ashes 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 Four Ashes a particularly low-crime area.
Four Ashes 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 Four Ashes includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Monkspath Meadow SSSI, River Blythe SSSI; 8 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, Four Ashes 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 Four Ashes
In the last 24 months, 34 planning applications were submitted near Four Ashes. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Four Ashes may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 72 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Four Ashes were full planning applications (16), tree works (9), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 26 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Awaiting decision: 8 applications
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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.