Ley Hill, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ley Hill, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
Planning applications in Ley Hill are administered by Birmingham City Council. View the full Birmingham City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ley Hill
Ley Hill is a picturesque village located in the Chiltern Hills on the Buckinghamshire/Hertfordshire border, near Chesham. As part of the civil parish of Latimer and Ley Hill, it falls under the jurisdiction of Chiltern District Council in Buckinghamshire. Its proximity to Botley and its charming rural setting make it a notable area for planning applications and development considerations.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £401,880 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Birmingham
- Parliamentary constituency: Sutton Coldfield
- LSOA: Birmingham 001A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ley Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ley Hill.
- 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 Ley Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
28 planning applications found near Ley Hill.
- - 2 The Fordrough Sutton Four Oaks Birmingham B74 2XS
Remodelling, refurbishment and extensions to The Clock House, including demolition of the existing flat roof front garage, removal of the rear conservatory, external ancillary structures and swimming
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 97 Dower Road Birmingham B75 6TL
Erection of 5 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.5 metres, eaves height 2.4 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 5 Midgley Drive Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B74 2TW
Erection of single storey rear extension and single stoery front extention with car port to side
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 28 Jordan Road Birmingham B75 5AB
Erection of single storey rear extension
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 6 Hartopp Road Birmingham B74 2RH
Erection of two-storey side and rear extension, single storey rear extension, formation of new bay windows on the southwest elevation and 3.no new dormers on the rear roofslope.
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Coppice & Langley Schools Trinity Road Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B75 6TJ
Installation of 2no. portable buildings to provide classroom facilities
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 229 Lichfield Road Sutton Four Oaks Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B74 2XB
Erection of single storey rear extension.
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 51 Clarence Road Sutton Four Oaks Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B74 4AQ
Erection of single storey rear extension with align patio and first floor side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 22 Clarence Road Birmingham B74 4AE
Erection of hip to gable roof extension to side, dormer window to rear with Julliete balcony and rooflights to front
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 10A Ladywood Road Sutton Four Oaks Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B74 2SN
Erection of two storey rear and single storey rear extensions, loft conversion with associated rooflights to side and rear elevations and alterations to front elevation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - The Old School House Mere Green Road Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B75 5BL
Erection of timber framed pergola to eastern forecourt to provide external covered seating
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - The Old School House Mere Green Road Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B75 5BL
Listed building consent for the erection of timber framed pergola to eastern forecourt to provide external covered seating
Type: Heritage | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - The Old School House Mere Green Road Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B75 5BL
Erection of single storey side extension and internal alterations
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - The Old School House Mere Green Road Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B75 5BL
Listed building consent for the erection of single storey side extension and internal alterations
Type: Heritage | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - 9 Ridgewood Drive Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B75 6TR
Variation of Condition Number 2 (approved plans) attached to planning approval 2023/08148/PA for new window positionings
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - The Old School house Mere Green Road Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B75 5BL
Application to determine the details for condition 2 (sample materials) attached to listed building consent 2024/08171/PA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-06-18
View full details - - 2 The Fordrough Sutton Four Oaks Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B74 2XS
Erection of detached dwelling house with integral garage and alterations to private drive
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-03-17
View full details - - 181 Lichfield Road Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B74 2XA
Change of use from dwelling house (Use Class C3) to 9-bed HMO (Sui Generis) and alterations to front elevation
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-02-17
View full details - - 60 Four Oaks Road Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B74 2XX
Erection of first floor rear extension and rooflights to rear and side elevations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-12-25
View full details - - 30 Jordan Road Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B75 5AB
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-08-30
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A brief summary of Ley Hill in West Midlands
Ley Hill is a picturesque village located in the Chiltern Hills on the Buckinghamshire/Hertfordshire border, near Chesham. As part of the civil parish of Latimer and Ley Hill, it falls under the jurisdiction of Chiltern District Council in Buckinghamshire. Its proximity to Botley and its charming rural setting make it a notable area for planning applications and development considerations.
Property prices in Ley Hill show an average sale price of £401,880, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Ley Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Ley Hill has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Anchorage Road, Four Oaks. 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 Ley Hill includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Sutton Park SSSI; 6 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Ley Hill 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 Ley Hill
In the last 24 months, 62 planning applications were submitted near Ley Hill. Of these, 42% were approved, with an average decision time of 98 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Ley Hill.
With an average of 98 days, decisions near Ley Hill take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Ley Hill were full planning applications (49), outline applications (5), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 79% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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