Kinver, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kinver, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · settlement
About Kinver
Kinver is a large village located in South Staffordshire, England, nestled at the southwestern edge of the county, bordered by Shropshire, Worcestershire, and the West Midlands. With a population of 7,225 as of the 2011 census, Kinver is well connected to nearby towns such as Stourbridge, Kidderminster, and Bridgnorth. The village is also notable for the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, which runs alongside the picturesque River Stour, offering potential for development and planning opportunities in a scenic environment.
Population: 7,099 (2021)
District: South Staffordshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Staffordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Kingswinford and South Staffordshire
- LSOA: South Staffordshire 013B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Kinver.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kinver.
- 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 Kinver based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Kinver.
- - 25 Church View Gardens Kinver STOURBRIDGE DY7 6EE
TPO No. 235/2008: Silver Birch- dismantle and remove.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2026-04-30
View full details - - Overhead Lines At Wheelers Rest Comber Road Kinver STOURBRIDGE DY7 6HT
Proposed overhead line maintenance works
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 43 Church View Gardens Kinver STOURBRIDGE DY7 6EE
TPO no. 19/1965: T1 Silver Birch - dismantle and remove T2 Silver Birch - crown thin by 20%
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2026-01-17
View full details - - Staffordshire County Council Brindley Heath Junior School Enville Road Kinver STOURBRIDGE DY7 6AA
Discharge of condition 7 - Bat and bird scheme of application 25/00174/PSID
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - The Old Bakery High Street Kinver STOURBRIDGE DY7 6HL
New external doors. Front window EW3 removed. Approved plans referenced under Condition 2 (approved plans) and Condition 3 (alterations to the external window positions) amended accordingly
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - 112A Church View Gardens Kinver STOURBRIDGE DY7 6EF
TPO No. 08/00240/TPO: Scots Pine (T1) - Dismantle and remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - Paddock Cottage Mill Lane Kinver STOURBRIDGE DY7 6LG
Kinver Conservation Area: Cypress spp. conifer hedge - crown reduction by the amount shown on photo received 03.08.25. 2 x Sycamore - cut back branches by the amount shown on photos received 03.08.25
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2025-08-03
View full details - - 27 Meddins Lane Kinver STOURBRIDGE DY7 6BZ
TPO 08/00240/TPO - Sycamore - as identified on location plan as T1-Crown lift by up to 5m, shorten over extended laterals by up to 1.5m and removal of bowed area as shown in photographs and documents
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - Tall Trees 1 Forest Drive Kinver STOURBRIDGE DY7 6DX
TPO No. 7/1961: Copper Beech (T1) - crown lift to 5 metres. Fir (T2) - crown reduction by up to 2 metres. 3 x Lime (T3, T4, T5) - pollard to previous reduction points. Scots Pine (T6) - selective bran
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2025-07-23
View full details - - 16 Mill Fields Kinver STOURBRIDGE DY7 6LB
Single storey side / rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - 4 Orchard Grove Kinver STOURBRIDGE DY7 6LL
Resurface existing tarmac driveway with non permeable tarmac/asphalt. Add new soakaway under lawn and add ACO drains to pipe water to new soakaway.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2025-05-04
View full details - - 83 High Street Kinver STOURBRIDGE DY7 6HD
Conversion of upper floor office to a 2 bedroom apartment
Status: Permitted | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2025-03-01
View full details - - Street Record High Street Kinver
Kinver Conservation Area: Dawn Redwood x2, Sweet Gum x2 and assorted Maples x5 - reduce to 3.5m height or nearest previous pruning points and reduction of lateral branches by up to 50%.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2024-12-07
View full details - - Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service Kinver Fire Station Fairfield Drive Kinver STOURBRIDGE DY7 6EW
Sign 01 - Welcome Sign POST MOUNTED Sign 02 - Staffordshire Police Crest WALL MOUNTED Sign 03 - Fire and Police Kinver WALL MOUNTED
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2024-04-17
View full details - - Staffordshire Police Authority Kinver Police Station High Street Kinver STOURBRIDGE DY7 6ES
Commencement of demolition of existing buildings and construction of four new dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2023-10-14
View full details - - 93 High Street Kinver Staffordshire DY7 6HD
Kinver Conservation Area: Cupressuss spp. (Leyland Cypress) - Dismantle and remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2023-04-02
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A brief summary of Kinver in Staffordshire
Kinver is a large village located in South Staffordshire, England, nestled at the southwestern edge of the county, bordered by Shropshire, Worcestershire, and the West Midlands. With a population of 7,225 as of the 2011 census, Kinver is well connected to nearby towns such as Stourbridge, Kidderminster, and Bridgnorth. The village is also notable for the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, which runs alongside the picturesque River Stour, offering potential for development and planning opportunities in a scenic environment. The settlement has a population of approximately 7,099 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Staffordshire district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Kinver a particularly low-crime area.
Kinver has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Staffordshire and Worcester Canal, Kinver. 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 Kinver includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Kinver Edge SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Kinver 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 Kinver
In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Kinver. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Kinver may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Kinver were tree works (9), discharge of conditions (8), full planning applications (7). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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