How long do planning decisions take near Kingshurst?

The average planning decision time near Kingshurst is 67 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 Kingshurst?

The planning approval rate near Kingshurst is 84%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Kingshurst?

The most common type of planning application near Kingshurst is outline applications, with 15 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Kingshurst?

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Kingshurst, West Midlands Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Kingshurst, West Midlands.

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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 007B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

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

4 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
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- 75 Horne Way Birmingham B34 7SW
Installation of ramped access
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-09-23
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- 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
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- 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
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A brief summary of Kingshurst in West Midlands

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, 29 planning applications were submitted near Kingshurst. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Kingshurst maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

At 67 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 outline applications (15), full planning applications (13), discharge of conditions (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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