How long do planning decisions take near King's Heath?

The average planning decision time near King's Heath is 72 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 King's Heath?

The planning approval rate near King's Heath is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near King's Heath?

The most common type of planning application near King's Heath is full planning applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near King's Heath?

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King's Heath, Northamptonshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near King's Heath, Northamptonshire.

Northamptonshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in King's Heath are administered by West Northamptonshire Council. View the full West Northamptonshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About King's Heath

Kings Heath is a vibrant suburb located four miles south of Birmingham city centre, nestled along the A435 Alcester Road. Previously part of Worcestershire, it is adjacent to Moseley and has been included in the Brandwood and Kings Heath Ward since 2018. This area presents diverse planning opportunities due to its residential character and proximity to urban amenities.

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Area Information

Admin district: West Northamptonshire
Parliamentary constituency: Northampton South
LSOA: West Northamptonshire 028D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near King's Heath.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near King's 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 King's Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near King's Heath.

- Yorke Cottage 20 Raynsford Road Northampton NN5 7HP
Leylandi & self-setting sycamore. Ideally fell both but minimum to lop all branches over our gardens. These take the light and deposit debris over our garden and the main sewer runs through Yorke Cott
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-05-06
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- 32 Raynsford Road Northampton NN5 7HP
Proposed garage conversion to habitable space.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-12-02
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- 5 Park Square Northampton NN5 7LQ
Kitchen ventilation system (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-09-22
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A brief summary of King's Heath in Northamptonshire

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

King's Heath has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Duston, Dallington, Kingsthorpe. 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.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, King's Heath 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 King's Heath

In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near King's Heath. 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 King's Heath 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 King's Heath were full planning applications (12), tree works (6), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 55% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 4 medium-scale applications, 17 smaller schemes were submitted.

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