Skip to content

Planning in Kingshurst

Approved
79%
48 of 60 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Kingshurst in the last 24 months, from Birmingham City Council's planning register.

Decided by Birmingham City CouncilCouncil page

Around Kingshurst

Postcode districts

B34 66 applications in the last 12 monthsB36 122 applications in the last 12 monthsB37 56 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Birmingham City Council

For home projects and trades

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. The settlement has a population of approximately 8,348 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Solihull district.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Kingshurst area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Kingshurst a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Kingshurst has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Kingshurst 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Kingshurst, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 72 planning applications were submitted near Kingshurst. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (27), outline applications (22), discharge of conditions (1).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Kingshurst?
In the last 24 months, 72 planning applications were submitted near Kingshurst. The approval rate is 79%.
How long do planning decisions take near Kingshurst?
The average planning decision time near Kingshurst is 75 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 79%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Kingshurst?
The most common type of planning application near Kingshurst is full planning applications, with 27 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Kingshurst?
You can search and track planning applications near Kingshurst on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.