Hockley Heath, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hockley Heath, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
Planning applications in Hockley Heath are administered by Birmingham City Council. View the full Birmingham City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Hockley Heath
Hockley Heath is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, West Midlands, just 12 miles southeast of Birmingham and 5.5 miles from Solihull town centre. Nestled in the Arden area and bordering Warwickshire, the village has a rich history dating back to 705 AD and a population of 2,038 as of the 2011 Census. With its strong commuter links to London and Birmingham, Hockley Heath is also known for being home to the Vintage Sports-Car Club, making it an attractive location for both residents and planners alike.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £394,840 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Stratford-on-Avon
- Parliamentary constituency: Stratford-on-Avon
- LSOA: Stratford-on-Avon 001B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hockley Heath.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hockley 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 Hockley Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Hockley Heath.
- W/26/0694 - Land r/o 2671A and 2673 Stratford Road, Hockley Heath, B94 6HL
Application for Permission in Principle for proposed erection of 2no. dwellings and associated ga...
Status: Undecided | Council: Warwick | Date: 2026-05-18 - - Land Rear Of 2671A & 2673 Stratford Road Hockley Heath Solihull
Permission in principle for the development of 2 No. detached dwellings and associated garages.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - 1A Old Warwick Road Hockley Heath Solihull B94 6HH
Demolition of existing buildings and erection of a two storey detached apartment building comprising 7 No. residential units, including associated access and car parking.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 27 Shelfield Close Hockley Heath Solihull B94 6NG
3m single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - 26 Hazel Grove Hockley Heath Solihull B94 6QW
Single storey side and rear extension to form open plan family kitchen/diner with associated utility, study, and replanned entrance hall complete with new boundary fence.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 8 Orchard Road Hockley Heath Solihull B94 6QR
Two storey extension to form additional bedroom spaces above existing garage and utility area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2025-05-12
View full details - - 27 Hazel Grove Hockley Heath Solihull B94 6QW
Single storey rear extension and two storey side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2025-04-23
View full details - - 32 Spring Lane Hockley Heath Solihull B94 6QY
Certificate of lawful development for proposed addition of an air source heat pump to garage roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Solihull | Date: 2024-10-30
View full details - - 26 Spring Lane Hockley Heath Solihull B94 6QY
Retrospective application for the erection of new two bedroomed detached bungalow following planning approval PL/2020/03082/MINFDW - Demolition of existing two storey commercial building and erection
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2024-01-19
View full details - - 12 Hazel Grove Hockley Heath Solihull B94 6QW
Single storey side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2023-09-08
View full details - - 2414 Stratford Road Hockley Heath Solihull B94 5NJ
Erection of a single garage.
Status: Undecided | Council: Solihull | Date: 2004-07-05
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A brief summary of Hockley Heath in West Midlands
Hockley Heath is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, West Midlands, just 12 miles southeast of Birmingham and 5.5 miles from Solihull town centre. Nestled in the Arden area and bordering Warwickshire, the village has a rich history dating back to 705 AD and a population of 2,038 as of the 2011 Census. With its strong commuter links to London and Birmingham, Hockley Heath is also known for being home to the Vintage Sports-Car Club, making it an attractive location for both residents and planners alike.
Property prices in Hockley Heath show an average sale price of £394,840, 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 Hockley Heath a particularly low-crime area.
Hockley Heath has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Lapworth. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Hockley Heath includes 4 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 Hockley Heath
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Hockley Heath. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Hockley Heath maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Hockley Heath were full planning applications (11), outline applications (4), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 52% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 18 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.