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Planning in Meriden

Approved
84%
16 of 18 decided
Decision time
about 12 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Meriden in the last 24 months, from Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.

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About Meriden

Meriden is a village and civil parish situated in the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, West Midlands, historically part of Warwickshire. Nestled between Birmingham and Coventry, it lies within the green belt known as the Meriden Gap, offering a blend of countryside charm and urban accessibility. The area is part of the ecclesiastical parish of the Diocese of Coventry, making it a noteworthy location for planning applications related to rural development and community projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,199 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Solihull district.

The area around Meriden has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Meriden 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 Meriden, 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, 25 planning applications were submitted near Meriden. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (5), tree works (5), amendments (2). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Meriden?
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Meriden. The approval rate is 84%.
How long do planning decisions take near Meriden?
The average planning decision time near Meriden is 86 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 Meriden?
The planning approval rate near Meriden is 84%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Meriden?
The most common type of planning application near Meriden is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Meriden?
You can search and track planning applications near Meriden on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.