Kingshurst, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kingshurst, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
Planning applications in Kingshurst are administered by Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Kingshurst
Kingshurst is a substantial post-war suburban village located within the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, West Midlands. Situated approximately 7 miles north of Solihull town centre and 10 miles east of Birmingham, it shares a border with North Warwickshire to the east. The village, which falls under the Kingshurst & Fordbridge electoral ward, had a population of 7,868 as of the 2011 census, making it a vibrant area for potential planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 8,348 (2021)
District: Solihull
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Area Information
- Admin district: Solihull
- Parliamentary constituency: Meriden and Solihull East
- LSOA: Solihull 008A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Kingshurst.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kingshurst.
- 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 Kingshurst based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
52 planning applications found near Kingshurst.
- - 9 Brittan Close Birmingham B34 7NB
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.5 metres, eaves height 2.7 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 75 Horne Way Birmingham B34 7SW
Installation of ramped access
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - 9 Lomond Close Birmingham B34 7NF
Installation of ramped access to front
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-06-30
View full details - - 132 Hall Hays Road Birmingham B34 7LH
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.10 metres, eaves height 2.8 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-05-04
View full details - - 68 Hurst Lane Birmingham B34 7HN
Erection of two storey rear extension and loft conversion
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-12-02
View full details - - 54 Longmeadow Crescent Birmingham B34 7NG
Erection of 5 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.5 metres, eaves height 2.7 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-10-15
View full details - - 5 Gilwell Road Birmingham B34 7NN
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed loft conversion with rear dormer window
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-09-09
View full details - - 47-51 Berrowside Road Shard End Birmingham B34 7LD
Enclosing existing recessed balconies by infilling existing balcony openings with white UPVC windows. Work requires the removal of existing metal balustrades to allow new windows, and installation of
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-06-28
View full details - - 1 Longmeadow Crescent Shard End Birmingham B34 7NQ
Erection of three storey side extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-06-11
View full details - - 26 Sydney Way Shard End Birmingham B34 7LU
Erection of single storey rear extension (conservatory).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-02-28
View full details - - 29 Canwell Avenue Kingshurst Solihull B37 6DP
Amendments to approved outbuilding PL/2020/02837/MINFHO to include substitution of garage door for window, garage use changed to gym/games room, loft space storage and addition of front sky light.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2023-10-18
View full details - - 41 Berrowside Road Shard End Birmingham B34 7LD
Erection of single storey front porch extension and alteration to ground floor front window.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2023-10-02
View full details - - 9 Budbrooke Grove Birmingham B34 7ND
Erection of 4.97 deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.34 metres, eaves height 2.62 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2023-07-03
View full details - - 194 Longmeadow Crescent Shard End Birmingham B34 7LB
Loft conversion with dormer window to rear
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2023-05-19
View full details - - 11 Budbrooke Grove Shard End Birmingham B34 7ND
Non material amendment to Planning Approval 2021/08204/PA to increase in width from 2044mm to 2645mm
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2022-03-10
View full details - - 40 Kitsland Road Shard End Birmingham B34 7NA
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed change of use from dessert lounge (Use Class E) to restaurant/cafe (Use Class E).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2022-03-09
View full details - - 178 Longmeadow Crescent Shard End Birmingham B34 7LB
Erection of single storey side, rear and front extension and installation of rendering to existing first floor walls
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2021-12-01
View full details - - 11 Budbrooke Grove Shard End Birmingham B34 7ND
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2021-09-22
View full details - - 11 Farmoor Grove Shard End Birmingham B34 7LE
Erection of two storey side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2021-03-15
View full details - - Shard End No. 6 Unattached School Playing Field Kendrick Avenue Birmingham B34 7SD
Continued use of of temporary portable building.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2020-08-19
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A brief summary of Kingshurst in West Midlands
Kingshurst is a substantial post-war suburban village located within the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, West Midlands. Situated approximately 7 miles north of Solihull town centre and 10 miles east of Birmingham, it shares a border with North Warwickshire to the east. The village, which falls under the Kingshurst & Fordbridge electoral ward, had a population of 7,868 as of the 2011 census, making it a vibrant area for potential planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 8,348 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Solihull district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Kingshurst a particularly low-crime area.
Kingshurst 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 Kingshurst 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 Kingshurst
In the last 24 months, 56 planning applications were submitted near Kingshurst. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Kingshurst maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Kingshurst slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Kingshurst were full planning applications (29), outline applications (24), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 52% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 33 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 17 applications
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