How long do planning decisions take near Major's Green?

The average planning decision time near Major's Green is 41 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 Major's Green?

The planning approval rate near Major's Green is 91%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Major's Green?

The most common type of planning application near Major's Green is full planning applications, with 18 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Major's Green?

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Major's Green, Worcestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Major's Green, Worcestershire.

Worcestershire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Major's Green are administered by Bromsgrove District Council. View the full Bromsgrove District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Major's Green

Major's Green is a village located within the Wythall parish of the Bromsgrove district, positioned as the northeasternmost settlement in Worcestershire, England. This charming village offers a unique blend of rural character and community spirit, making it an interesting area for planning applications and developments.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £401,612 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Solihull
Parliamentary constituency: Solihull West and Shirley
LSOA: Solihull 023C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Major's Green.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Major's Green.

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 Major's Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Major's Green in Worcestershire

Property prices in Major's Green show an average sale price of £401,612, 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 Major's Green a particularly low-crime area.

Major's Green 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 Major's Green includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Berry Mound Pastures SSSI; 7 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 Major's Green

In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Major's Green. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Major's Green.

The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Major's Green were full planning applications (18), outline applications (5), amendments (4). Full planning applications account for 56% 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.

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