Hillfield, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hillfield, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
Planning applications in Hillfield are administered by Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Solihull
- Parliamentary constituency: Solihull West and Shirley
- LSOA: Solihull 022B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hillfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hillfield.
- 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 Hillfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
23 planning applications found near Hillfield.
- - 3 Hazelton Close Hillfield Solihull B91 3GA
Single storey rear and side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 264 Whitefields Road Solihull B91 3PA
Front extension and garage conversion.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 3 Willoughby Drive Hillfield Solihull B91 3GB
Two storey extension over existing garage, single storey rear extension with flat roof.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 7 Kirton Grove Hillfield Solihull B91 3NW
Demolition of existing rear conservatory to be replaced with new two storey rear extension of equivalent footprint, plus minor elevation changes.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 1 Stoneythorpe Close Hillfield Solihull B91 3XD
Single storey front extension and garage conversion and fenestration alterations to ground floor side and rear elevations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - 12 Felton Grove Hillfield Solihull B91 3GD
Remove lower limb of oak tree in rear garden overhanging into neighbours' garden and children's play area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Solihull | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - 2 Cheveridge Close Hillfield Solihull B91 3TT
Single storey rear dining/family room extension plus alterations to front and side elevations by removal of timber.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - 15 Chelveston Crescent Hillfield Solihull B91 3YB
Part two storey, part single storey side extension and single storey front and rear extensions.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2025-08-08
View full details - - 38 Whitefields Road Solihull B91 3NX
Variation of Condition 1 of planning permission dated (26.03.25) reference (PL/2024/02804/MINFHO.) for : (Replace conservatory with rear extension, extension to the side to form a porch/bigger boot ro
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Solihull | Date: 2025-06-25
View full details - - Tudor Grange House Blossomfield Rose Care Home Blossomfield Road Solihull B91 1FN
Non-material amendment for removal and installation of flues to kitchen following planning approval PL/2020/00197/PPFL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Solihull | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - St Peters Roman Catholic School Whitefields Road Solihull B91 3NZ
Discharge condition Nos. 3 (Materials) and 4 (Soft Landscape Design) on planning approval PL/2023/02377/MINFOT dated 22/02/2024 for the erection of a two storey school block to provide a hall for dini
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Solihull | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 3 Langtree Avenue Hillfield Solihull B91 3YJ
Single storey rear kitchen, dining & family room extension along with demolition of existing conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2025-03-04
View full details - - 38 Whitefields Road Solihull B91 3NX
Replace conservatory with rear extension, extension to the side to form a porch/bigger boot room, and new roof over existing side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2024-11-25
View full details - - 33 Willoughby Drive Hillfield Solihull B91 3GB
Oak trees T2 and T3 - Reduce length of upper spreading branches (not height) reduce by approximately 3.5m. Oak tree T2 - Reduce length of branches on the left side by approximately 2.5m, to suitable g
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Solihull | Date: 2024-08-21
View full details - - 5 Bowercourt Close Hillfield Solihull B91 3YW
Two storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2024-07-10
View full details - - 5 Alderton Close Hillfield Solihull B91 3GQ
Roof dormer extension and 2 No. Velux roof lights on the front elevation for loft conversion and new window and infill brickwork for garage conversion.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2024-06-22
View full details - - 46 Chelveston Crescent Hillfield Solihull B91 3YH
Single storey conservatory to the rear of the property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2024-03-22
View full details - - 33 Whitefields Road Solihull B91 3NX
G1 Golden cypress tree 40m x 8m < 1.25m reduction of side canopy overhanging boundary line. T1 Lawson cypress tree 13m x 7m causing excessive shade reduce height by <5m level with adjacent hedging.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Solihull | Date: 2024-03-17
View full details - - 27 Chalgrove Crescent Hillfield Solihull B91 3GG
Following planning approval for two storey extension at the front of the property, amend to a single storey extension within the same footprint.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2023-11-24
View full details - - 20 Whitefields Road Solihull B91 3NT
Certificate of lawful development for a hip-to-gable roof with rear dormer.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Solihull | Date: 2023-10-06
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A brief summary of Hillfield in West Midlands
Hillfield is a settlement located in West Midlands, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Hillfield a particularly low-crime area.
Hillfield 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 Hillfield includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Blythe SSSI; 3 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, Hillfield 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 Hillfield
In the last 24 months, 56 planning applications were submitted near Hillfield. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hillfield may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 73 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 Hillfield were full planning applications (30), discharge of conditions (9), tree works (7). Full planning applications account for 54% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 34 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 20 applications
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