How long do planning decisions take near Frankley?

The average planning decision time near Frankley is 48 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 Frankley?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Frankley?

The most common type of planning application near Frankley is outline applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Frankley?

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Frankley, Worcestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Frankley, Worcestershire.

Worcestershire · England · settlement

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

About Frankley

Frankley is a quaint village and civil parish located in Worcestershire, with a population of 122. Since 1995, the modern Frankley estate has been incorporated into Birmingham, forming part of the New Frankley civil parish. This unique status may influence planning applications and developments in the area, making it an important consideration for prospective developers and residents alike.

Population: 117 (2021)

District: Bromsgrove

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Area Information

Admin district: Birmingham
Parliamentary constituency: Birmingham Edgbaston
LSOA: Birmingham 085A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Frankley.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Frankley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Frankley.

- WESTMINSTER FARM CHURCH HILL FRANKLEY WORCESTERSHIRE B32 4BJ
Conversion to form four dwellings
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2005-10-05
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- Westminster Farm Church Hill Frankley Birmingham Worcestershire B32 4BJ
Conversion of redundant barns to 4 residential units with gardens and garaging. Resubmission of application B/1998/0880.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2003-08-15
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A brief summary of Frankley in Worcestershire

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

Frankley 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 Frankley 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 Frankley

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Frankley. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.

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

The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Frankley were outline applications (4), telecoms (2), full planning applications (1).

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.

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