Marston Green, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Marston Green, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
Planning applications in Marston Green are administered by Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Marston Green
Marston Green is a village located in the civil parish of Bickenhill and Marston Green, within the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull in the West Midlands. Part of the historic county of Warwickshire, the parish had a population of 7,432 according to the 2021 census, making it an area of interest for planning applications and community development initiatives.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Solihull
- Parliamentary constituency: Meriden and Solihull East
- LSOA: Solihull 008F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Marston Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Marston 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 Marston Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Marston Green.
- - 2 Elmdon Road Marston Green Solihull B37 7BS
Two storey side and single storey rear extension to provide kitchen, family area, bathroom and utility to ground floor.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - Church Hall Elmdon Road Marston Green Solihull B37 7BT
Reduce 3 No. lime trees to 40 foot tall (approximately 12m) and reduce side limbs so that each of has a width of 12-14 feet (approximately 3.7 - 4.2m across). Reduce 1 No. sycamore tree to 40 foot tal
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 23 Maple Leaf Drive Marston Green Solihull B37 7JB
T1 - Repollard oak tree.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 15 Wayside Marston Green Solihull B37 7AY
Change of use from domestic property to 4 serviced accommodation units including the installation of a rear dormer and conversion of garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Solihull | Date: 2025-09-06
View full details - - 66 Station Road Marston Green Solihull B37 7BA
Demolition of existing rear extensions and conservatories, and erection of a two storey wrap-around extension to provide reconfigured ground floor commercial units and two residential apartments above
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - The Elm Elmdon Road Marston Green Solihull B37 7BT
Rear single storey extension, minor internal alteration, additional side window.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2024-12-06
View full details - - 6 Land Lane Marston Green Solihull B37 7DE
Discharge condition No. 4 (Written Scheme of Investigation) following planning approval PL/2021/01754/VAR dated 17.01.2022.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Solihull | Date: 2024-03-15
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A brief summary of Marston Green in West Midlands
Marston Green is a village located in the civil parish of Bickenhill and Marston Green, within the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull in the West Midlands. Part of the historic county of Warwickshire, the parish had a population of 7,432 according to the 2021 census, making it an area of interest for planning applications and community development initiatives.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Marston Green a particularly low-crime area.
Marston 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 Marston Green includes 2 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 Marston Green
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Marston Green. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 80 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Marston Green may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 80 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Marston Green were full planning applications (14), tree works (4), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 61% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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